Nutrition Assistant Per Diem, Day Shift

Adventist Health•Glendale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical dietetic services by ensuring the diet ordered by physician is received by the patient. Assists in clerical duties for Nutrition Services department.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience
Technical experience

Responsibilities

Distributes and collects selected menus from patients timely and completely. Assists patient with menu selection as needed.
Evaluates all food items served to patients for quality and temperature.
Follows all sanitation guidelines regarding food handling including the use of hairnet and hand washing.
Considers age related factors when dealing with patient/guest.
Prepares meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook.
Prepares required reports and monitors food to ensure high quality.
Delivers dishes and trays at designated times and rooms.
Cleans food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware.
Discards leftovers and take out garbage.
Stocks ingredients and monitor inventory.
Assists in keeping track of expenses and menu planning.
Helps maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.
Monitors and assists in the diet office and kitchen procedures to ensure patient needs are being met, including provision of nourishments and menu selection.
Maintains and stocks patient snack cart and distributes to patients per diet orders.
Maintains high quality, safe food as specified by Nutritional Food Services and all basic food handling guidelines as specified by Local, State, and Federal agencies.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.