DIETETIC TECHNICIAN - 60006516
About The Position
This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as a Dietetic Technician within Food Services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department’s mission is to “work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.” FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.
Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
- Ability to walk and stand for a minimum period of 1 ½ hours at one time.
- Ability to operate a computer terminal to review, post and extract dietary data, including all diet orders, following appropriate guidelines.
- Ability to transcribe data pertaining to diet/snack order, resident transfers, admission and discharges. Post information on computers and menus.
- Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
- Work History - entered with the most recent/current listed first:
- Any and all State of Florida jobs
- Any and all Florida University jobs
- All periods of employment
- Periods of unemployment
- Gaps 3 months or more
- Education
- Volunteer Experience
- Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
- Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
- Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
- If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
Responsibilities
- Compile information pertinent to residents' individual needs and adjust or alter menus in accordance with established procedures, using MealSuite software program.
- Correct patient menus for dietary restrictions, likes, dislikes, allergies and meal patterns.
- Operate computer terminal to review, post and extract dietary data, including all diet orders, following appropriate guidelines.
- Classify menu accordingly. This consists of approximately 1400 residents serving three meals per day.
- Does Total Quality Management Monitoring. Monitoring meals twice weekly, which consist of taking temperature of food in kitchen and in unit on two wards put in surveying resident on service, quality and quantity.
- Transcribe data pertaining to diet/snack order, resident transfers, admission and discharges. Post information on MealSuite and menus.
- Maintain liaison with residential units to assure continuity of service of residents and maintain open communication with Providers and Dietitians.
- Receive and post requests for late or early meal trays and missing trays.
- While on duty, follows and carries out Florida State Hospital and department safety practices and policies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
- For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
