Dietetic Assistant (Per Diem)

UNC Health•Chapel Hill, NC

2d•Onsite

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 with patients regarding 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 per diem, onsite position with an evening work schedule at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Requirements

One year of food service or customer service experience, or hospital clinical dietetics experience.
No experience is required if the applicant has a bachelor's degree.
With an associate's degree, six months of food service or customer service experience, or hospital clinical dietetics experience, is required.
Able to meet the physical demands of an active role that involves walking and moving throughout the facility for approximately 95% of the workday.

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 department 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, order accuracy, and other relevant information.
Maintain compliance with JCAHO, State Health Department, and OSHA training and health standards.
Follow protocols, including wearing required PPE and performing 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, including monitoring satisfaction surveys.
Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with patients, visitors, and staff.