Diet Aide (MC, FT)

Loma Linda • Loma Linda, CA

4d • $25 - $26

About The Position

The Diet Aide visits patients daily to provide a menu, review the prescribed diet order, and explain the meal service process. The aide obtains patient food preferences, verifies food allergies or intolerances, and gathers menu selections for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Meal selections are entered into Computrition, ensuring that food items meet therapeutic diet restrictions and support patient satisfaction.

The Diet Aide may also process food request orders, print meal tickets and reports, answer unit phone calls related to meal service, and deliver food items or meal trays to units as appropriate. Other duties may be assigned. Candidates must understand and embrace Loma Linda University Health’s Christian mission, purpose, and identity.

Requirements

• At least six months of food service experience; one year of nutrition or dietetic education may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Food Handler’s Certification from the San Bernardino County Public Health Department required by the hire date. A SafeServ Manager certification is accepted in place of the Food Handler’s certificate.
• Able to read, write, and speak English and follow written and oral instructions.
• Able to distinguish colors and hear sufficiently to safely perform job duties.
• Able to safely operate standard equipment required for the position.
• Able to work independently and use a computer, printer, and relevant software, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Able to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; remain calm and courteous under pressure; collaborate; and accept direction.
• Must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda University Health and its affiliated entities.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• SafeServ Manager certification preferred; it supersedes the Food Handler’s certificate.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients daily and provide menus.
• Review prescribed diet orders and explain the meal service process.
• Obtain patients’ food preferences and verify food allergies or intolerances.
• Obtain menu selections for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Enter meal selections into Computrition and ensure selected food items comply with therapeutic diet restrictions and support patient satisfaction.
• As assigned, process food request orders, print meal tickets and reports, and answer unit phone calls concerning meal service.
• Deliver food items or meal trays to units as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed