Nutrition Aide

The Ohio State University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct meal and nourishment service to patients. Communicates with patients for alternate selections when needed. Requires knowledge of dietetic standards and ability to interact with patient care staff regarding special diet orders. Position requires interactions with a variety of patients, visitors and staff members so that the patient care requirements are met. Maintains patient kitchen supplies, and follows sanitation procedures, transports tray carts to and from patient kitchens, and provides customer service to patients, visitors and staff. Utilizes appropriate communication skills. Position located at University Hospitals.

Requirements

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.
• Able to read and write simple sentences.
• 1 course or 1 mo. exp. in food service.
• 1 course or 1 mo. experience in public relations.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of dietetic standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct meal and nourishment service to patients.
• Communicates with patients for alternate selections when needed.
• Interacts with patient care staff regarding special diet orders.
• Interacts with a variety of patients, visitors and staff members to meet patient care requirements.
• Maintains patient kitchen supplies.
• Follows sanitation procedures.
• Transports tray carts to and from patient kitchens.
• Provides customer service to patients, visitors and staff.
• Utilizes appropriate communication skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed