Diet Ambassador

Jackson Hospital and Clinic • Montgomery, AL

11d

About The Position

The Diet Host/Hostess coordinates meal and nourishment activities for each Jackson Hospital patient in accordance with the prescribed diet. Duties include customer relations; tabulating, recording, organizing, and disseminating pertinent data and information; preparing and distributing patient trays; and participating in departmental quality improvement activities.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent (GED).
• High customer relations skills and telephone courtesy skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn and generally understand specialized diet prescriptions.
• Basic computer and math/calculator skills.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to various age-specific populations.
• Good hearing and visual acuity.
• Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds.
• Physical stamina to walk and stand for long periods, and to sit for long periods at a desk and/or computer.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a hospital, nursing home, and/or food service is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meal and nourishment activities for patients according to their prescribed diets.
• Provide customer relations and telephone service.
• Tabulate, record, organize, and disseminate pertinent data and information.
• Prepare and distribute patient trays.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED