Diet Aide-2

CHOC • Orange, CA

3d • $19 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Diet Office Aide is assigned to the call center / diet office, responding to calls, orders from unit staff and / or patients regarding menu selection and in between meal orders for those on general or complex diets, evaluating appropriateness of food items requested and determining if okay to provide based in diet order restrictions and food allergies. The Diet Aide assures all food items provided are complying to diet orders restriction’s, food allergies and meets patient satisfaction. The Diet Aide may visit patients or communicate with nursing staff to assure proper follow up on any concerns. The Diet Aide attends clinical nutrition meetings, in-services, and area specific meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum of year of food service experience in healthcare.
• High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of previous food service work experience in Healthcare preferably with therapeutic diets.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• ServSafe certification.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• General computer and phone skills.

Responsibilities

• responding to calls, orders from unit staff and / or patients regarding menu selection and in between meal orders for those on general or complex diets
• evaluating appropriateness of food items requested and determining if okay to provide based in diet order restrictions and food allergies
• assures all food items provided are complying to diet orders restriction’s, food allergies and meets patient satisfaction
• visit patients or communicate with nursing staff to assure proper follow up on any concerns
• attends clinical nutrition meetings, in-services, and area specific meetings

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees