Diet Representative - Food & Nutrition Services

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Diet Representative for a Part Time role in Food Nutrition Services at Southwest Medical Center.  This is a day shift position working six 10-hour shifts each two week pay period.   Ideal candidate will have experience in nutrition services or advanced education which a nutrition focus.

 Hourly compensation starts at $17.26, more depending on experience.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for working collaboratively with the manager/supervisor, patients, dietitians and nursing staff to ensure diet accuracy for daily assembly and review of patient menu.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Process all diet orders (including tube feeding) received from nursing services in preparation for production, including entry of charges. May coordinate all food production information for kitchen staff.
• Approve patient food request based on diet order and food availability. Determine needs of between meal nourishment and orders as needed.
• Distribute appropriate menus for patients to select from. Assist patient with menu selections as needed.
• Use approved computer charting methods to communicate clarification of individual patient needs related to food and to ensure meal tray accuracy and prompt delivery.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Advanced education with emphasis on nutrition preferred.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Two years of related experience preferred.
• Understanding of diet types and food textures preferred.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• May require Food Handlers Card.
• May require BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Ability to multi-task
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Proficient computer/keyboarding skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Strong customer service skills
• Proficient in mathematics

PHSW -PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

• Work may require moderate physical exertion more than 65% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 75 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to skin or lung irritants; extreme cold or heat; sharp instruments such as kitchen knives, scalpels, etc.; or dangerous equipment
• Job duties occasionally require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail (less than 34% of work time).
• May be required to operate motor vehicle on urban roadways up to 25% of each day.

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