Therapeutic Diet Aide – Evening Shift

CHOC; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

RCH in Orange, California is seeking a Diet Office Aide to support the call center and diet office. You will handle menu requests for patients on general or therapeutic diets, review diet restrictions and allergies, and ensure items meet orders and patient needs.

Responsibilities include contacting nursing staff for follow-up, attending nutrition meetings, and providing courteous service to patients and staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nutrition food values, meal planning and therapeutic menu processes.
• Able to operate computer programs, calculator and copy machine.
• Customer service telephone skills.
• General kitchen knowledge in food safety, sanitation, and production.
• Ability to read: write legibly; communicate fluently in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality.
• Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others.
• Ability to organize time; promote teamwork to achieve CHOC’s mission; understand and exceed customer expectations.
• Simple math skills.
• Preferred: Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls and orders from unit staff and patients regarding menu selection and dietary requests.
• Evaluate appropriateness of food items based on diet orders and allergies; ensure compliance and patient satisfaction.
• Communicate with nursing staff for follow-up on concerns and dietary questions.
• Attend clinical nutrition meetings, in-services, and area-specific meetings.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Menu planning

Food service in healthcare

Customer service

English fluent

Spanish preferred

Time management

Teamwork

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor's degree

Tools

General computer skills

Phone skills

Job description

RCH in Orange, California is seeking a Diet Office Aide to support the call center and diet office. You will handle menu requests for patients on general or therapeutic diets, review diet restrictions and allergies, and ensure items meet orders and patient needs.

Responsibilities include contacting nursing staff for follow-up, attending nutrition meetings, and providing courteous service to patients and staff in a fast-paced environment.