Dietary Assistant

Hartford Hospital•Hartford, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Assistant obtains menu selections, preferences, and allergy or intolerance information from patients of all age groups. The role ensures menus and tray tickets are accurate and consistent with prescribed dietary orders, cultural needs, and individual requests. This involves using appropriate information systems and communicating with dietitians, food service associates, cooks, nursing staff, and management regarding patient and resident care. The Dietary Assistant checks computerized reports and tray tickets before meal service, corrects tickets as needed, obtains daily reports for patients or residents receiving nourishments, tube feedings, and supplements, and may assist with gathering or delivering products. The role also assists with assembling and delivering patient and resident meals and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate information.
Basic computer skills, including opening and reading email and basic internet use.
Working knowledge of basic nutrition.
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with departments, employees, physicians, and managers.
Ability to work efficiently and organize time appropriately.
Must be organized, flexible, and a team player.
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a hectic work environment.
Commitment to customer service.
Basic computer knowledge to enter and retrieve data.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
One year of experience in a nutrition-related or customer service field.
Certified Dietetic Technician.
Additional languages.

Responsibilities

Obtain menu selections, preferences, and allergy or intolerance information from patients of all age groups.
Ensure menus are accurate according to prescribed dietary orders using appropriate information systems.
Communicate with dietitians, food service associates, cooks, nursing staff, and management regarding patient and resident care.
Obtain menu selections consistent with current diet orders and cultural or individualized requirements and requests.
Use required computerized reports at each meal to check tray tickets before meal service begins.
Correct tray tickets according to prescribed dietary orders.
Obtain daily reports of patients or residents receiving nourishments, tube feedings, and supplements.
Assist with gathering and/or delivering products as needed.
Assist with assembling and delivering patient and resident meals.
Perform other related duties as required.