Dietetic Assistant

Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Chapel Hill
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over 30,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve. Summary:This position works to ensure that patients receive accurate, efficient and satisfactory delivery of adequate nutrition. Will be a direct liaison to appropriate department areas in regards to patient satisfaction. This position also assists higher-level personnel in preparing and maintaining a clean work area Work is reviewed for adherence to sanitary standards and completion of assignments. Responsibilities: 1. Assists with food preparation in any of the following areas bake shop, salad unit, vegetable prep, cook's unit, bulk and between meal nourishments. Assists with tray preparation during meal service hours. 2. Carries items from storeroom to kitchen and transfers food to appropriate areas. 3. Communicates with patients regarding their diets as requested by a Dietetic Technician or Clinical Dietitian. Takes patients? food preferences or records calorie count information. 4. Delivers and picks up menus for patients receiving modified and regular diets. Assists patients in completing their individual menus. 5. Delivers food trays and nourishments to patients. Records snack information in computerized system. Assists with early and late food tray deliveries in a timely manner. Assists with dirty food tray removal from nursing units. 6. Enters menu, snack, room and related information into computerized system updates production tallies. Prints meal tickets. 7. Maintains compliance with JCAHO, State Health Department, and OSHA regarding on-going required job training and health standards. Uses proper protocol to prevent contamination. 8. Performs quality assurance activities such as monitoring Satisfaction Surveys. Other Information Other information: Education Requirements: ? High School diploma or GED or the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos, and the ability to write simple correspondence Licensure/Certification Requirements: ? No licensure or certification required. Professional Experience Requirements: ? One (1) year of experience with food service or customer service experience OR hospital clinical dietetics ? If Bachelor's degree, no experience is required. ? If Associate's degree, six (6) months of experience with food service or customer service experience OR hospital clinical dietetics Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Job Details Legal Employer: STATE Entity: UNC Medical Center Organization Unit: NFS Patient Services Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Schedule: Rotating Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No REQNUMBER: 9999-INFOR-3368 Diversity Statement The UNC Health System and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of improving the health of all North Carolinians. Equal Employment Opportunity UNC Health is an equal opportunity employer. As such, UNC Health offers equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or political affiliation. To verify employment eligibility, UNC Health is committed to Form I-9 and the E-Verify process. Learn further E-Verify details in English or Spanish. UNC Health supports your right to work. View the Right to Work Statement in English or Spanish.

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