Food Service Manager
About The Position
Positions in this job family are involved in paraprofessional dietetic work in a nutrition and dietetic service unit in a facility, institution, school, hospital or public health department. Typical Functions Interviews patients and takes diet histories. Reviews patient medical charts for dietetic and nutritional information. Assists nutrition therapist in determining appropriate nutritional care of patients. Gives individual diet instructions to patients with normal and modified diets, as directed by a nutrition therapist. Conducts classes on general nutrition and consumer education. Participates in public information and educational activities regarding nutrition. Maintains records and prepares reports. Level Descriptor This is the basic level where employees perform routine entry-level work, and receive training in providing care or services to patients or clients. In this role they will primarily assist other nursing and nutritionist staff performing various functions and work under the technical supervision of a dietitian/nutrition therapist in a facility, institution, school, hospital or public health setting.
Requirements
- Education and Experience requirements consist of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to record observations and activities
- Ability to follow oral and written directions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Responsibilities
- Interviews patients and takes diet histories.
- Reviews patient medical charts for dietetic and nutritional information.
- Assists nutrition therapist in determining appropriate nutritional care of patients.
- Gives individual diet instructions to patients with normal and modified diets, as directed by a nutrition therapist.
- Conducts classes on general nutrition and consumer education.
- Participates in public information and educational activities regarding nutrition.
- Maintains records and prepares reports.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
