Dietary Assistant

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• Assists in preparation of supplies and setting up of tray-line area prior to each meal.
• Delivers food promptly and professionally maintains safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Engage with patients in a friendly and professional manner while actively listening to their concerns
• Follows meal patterns and evaluates patient meal according to approved diet manual.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Knowledgeable about the food and drinks that is served and can handle various dietary requirements.
• Participates in the quality assurance mealtime assessment and environmental assessment.
• Protect confidential information based on HIPPA and other regulatory privacy laws
• Take orders for meals print meal receipts meal count and submit to cook
• Work closely with all Registered Dieticians to anticipate patient needs.

• 1 year of experience in the Food Service Industry
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping in-servicing and documentation.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to union policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and diet order cards.
• Coordination and dexterity for preparing food and operating dietary equipment safely.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food principles of sanitation and principles of safe food handling.

• High School Diploma/GED

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