Dietetic Assistant - Full Time - Evening Shift
About The Position
The Dietetic Assistant works in Nutrition and Food Services to ensure patients receive accurate, efficient, and satisfactory delivery of meals and other nutrition. The role serves as a direct liaison for patient satisfaction and supports higher-level personnel with food preparation and maintaining clean work areas. Work is routinely reviewed for adherence to sanitary standards and completion of assignments. This is a full-time, onsite position at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with an evening work schedule and 40 standard hours per week. The hiring range is $18.00–$24.66 per hour; offers are determined by experience and internal equity. The role is exempt from overtime and is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits.
Requirements
- One year of food service or customer service experience, or experience in hospital clinical dietetics.
- Able to meet the physical demands of a highly active role, with approximately 95% of the workday spent walking and moving throughout the facility.
Nice To Haves
- Current ServSafe certification.
- Previous experience in similar roles or in a hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- Deliver food trays, nourishments, and snacks to patients in a timely manner.
- Assist with tray preparation during meal service hours.
- Follow departmental safety, sanitation, health, and privacy standards.
- Carry items from storerooms and coolers to workstations, and transfer food and equipment to appropriate storage areas.
- Communicate with patients about meal tickets, accuracy, and other relevant information.
- Maintain compliance with JCAHO, State Health Department, and OSHA requirements for ongoing job training and health standards.
- Use required protocols, including personal protective equipment and hand sanitation, to prevent contamination.
- Maintain clean work areas and equipment used during the shift.
- Assist with dirty tray removal and retrieval as needed.
- Perform quality assurance activities, such as monitoring satisfaction surveys.
- Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.
Benefits
- UNC Health benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
