Dietary Associate
About The Position
The Dietary Associate is responsible for providing excellent customer service while taking customer menu requests and communicating dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in the preparation of meals for hospitalized customers. Responsible for accurately identifying the customer to ensure they receive the proper diet and nutritional supplements. Follows diet manual guidelines, organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Effectively uses downtime to accomplish departmental tasks as assigned or recognized. Actively and consistently demonstrates the mission, vision, values and guiding principles of Maple Grove Hospital.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- 6+ months customer service experience, preferably in a food service environment
- 1+ years' of work experience in food service with a concentration in nutrition/dietetics preferred
- Solid PC skills to include MS applications, Internet, etc.
- Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and information (both in written and oral form), clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience
- Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict in a positive manner
- Has an awareness of, responds to, and considers the needs, feelings and capabilities of others
- Ability to be accountable for quality customer service and respond appropriately to a variety of personalities and situations
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards
- Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English
Responsibilities
- Providing excellent customer service while taking customer menu requests
- Communicating dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in the preparation of meals for hospitalized customers
- Accurately identifying the customer to ensure they receive the proper diet and nutritional supplements
- Following diet manual guidelines, organizational and departmental policies and procedures
- Effectively uses downtime to accomplish departmental tasks as assigned or recognized
- Actively and consistently demonstrates the mission, vision, values and guiding principles of Maple Grove Hospital
Benefits
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
- Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
- 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
- Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
- Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
- Education/Tuition Reimbursement
- 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
