Nutritional Assistant Dietary - Weekend

North Caddo Hospital Service•Vivian, LA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The nutritional assistant is responsible for preparing, working with and delivering food according to the nutritional needs of the patient/resident, providing food and customer service to patients, residents, and personnel while maintaining high standards of quality, sanitation and safety.

Requirements

Must have oral and written English communication skills.
Must have basic math skills.
Must have basic computer skills.
Must have good organization skills in order to meet timelines.

Responsibilities

Supports the mission, vision, and core values of the organization.
Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Checks daily diet sheets and prepares tray cards for proper diet identification before each meal.
Maintains kitchen sanitation and safety standards.
Ensures compliance with state local and regulatory agencies as it relates to food service.
Assembles prepared food on trays for general and therapeutic diets.
Ensure proper sanitation and storage of kitchen equipment, food and supplies.
Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific dietary needs and applies this knowledge to feeding and meeting each patient’s needs ranging from birth to geriatrics.
May tend and load dish machine for patients and employees as needed.
May wash pots and pans in two-compartment sink when needed.
Completes assembly of patient trays served by Nursing Aides.
Delivers clean dishes and utensils to proper kitchen storage areas.
May mop floors and clean storage areas as needed.
Prepares such items as salads, desserts and nourishment.
Operates cash register as needed.
Answers telephone, takes messages and relays information as needed.
Performs other duties as directed by the Dietary Director.