Dietary Technician In Food Service Per-Diem 23609

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center • Paramus, NJ

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at New Bridge Medical Center! We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, New Bridge Medical Center is looking for a Dietary Technician. Job Duties Modifies menus according to the master menu, patient's personal food preferences and in compliance with the prescribed therapeutic diet. Transcribes diet order received through diet order forms and verbal phone orders to the patient listings. Enter patient data (e.g. diet orders, therapeutic needs) into the computer system. Prints reports and labels for menu modifications, snacks, supplements, and tub feeding orders. Answers telephone and process orders for immediate meal assembly in kitchen and/or updates diet orders for subsequent meals. Performs a variety of related clerical duties including maintaining records, reports and files. Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and creates necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps. Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct. Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements. Other Duties Collects Diet Order forms on assigned floors. Prepares snacks, supplements, and tube feeding orders for preparation in the kitchen. As required, assists in maintenance of department equipment and ordering supplies. Performs the duties of the Food Service Worker as needed. Conducts special projects, collects data for quality assurance reviews and other related assignments. Attend meetings as required. Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization. Position Qualifications Basic data entry skills preferred. Typing: 25 wpm preferred Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position. Knowledge of a second language is useful. Good oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of basic and therapeutic nutrition, nutritional values of foods, and regional, ethnic, and religious food preferences. Education High School graduation or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in food and nutrition or related field, or high school graduation with one year experience in healthcare is preferred. Job Setting/Physical Demands Diet office Mostly sedentary Salary commensurate with experience within posted range We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Requirements

• Basic data entry skills preferred.
• Typing: 25 wpm preferred
• Speaks, reads, and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic and therapeutic nutrition, nutritional values of foods, and regional, ethnic, and religious food preferences.
• High School graduation or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of a second language is useful.
• Associate’s degree in food and nutrition or related field, or high school graduation with one year experience in healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Modifies menus according to the master menu, patient's personal food preferences and in compliance with the prescribed therapeutic diet.
• Transcribes diet order received through diet order forms and verbal phone orders to the patient listings.
• Enter patient data (e.g. diet orders, therapeutic needs) into the computer system.
• Prints reports and labels for menu modifications, snacks, supplements, and tub feeding orders.
• Answers telephone and process orders for immediate meal assembly in kitchen and/or updates diet orders for subsequent meals.
• Performs a variety of related clerical duties including maintaining records, reports and files.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and creates necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Collects Diet Order forms on assigned floors.
• Prepares snacks, supplements, and tube feeding orders for preparation in the kitchen.
• As required, assists in maintenance of department equipment and ordering supplies.
• Performs the duties of the Food Service Worker as needed.
• Conducts special projects, collects data for quality assurance reviews and other related assignments.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays.
• Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED