Diet AssistantReq #:0000151868Category:Food ServiceStatus:Full-TimeShift:DayFacility:Clara Maass Medical CenterDepartment:Dietary-ManagementLocation:Clara Maass Medical Center, 1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109Job Overview:Under the direction of the Dietary Department manager, the Diet Assistant is responsible for the diet office s clerical duties related to maintaining menu systems and food services to patients. Participates in providing other basic nutrition services to patients, performs tray line tasks and maintains quality improvement records.Qualifications:Required:
High school graduate or equivalent.
Excellent customer service skills.
Computer application skills required
Preferred:
Prior work experience in a hospitality environment
Scheduling Requirements:
Shift: Day:
Days to work: 5 Days p/week
Full Time (37.5hrs.)
Essential Functions:
Perform checks on tray line during meal service as needed.
Collect patient menu selections using BME
Distribute and tally paper menus if needed.
Follow assigned workflow to ensure adequate time for menu collection and diet office coverage.
Maintain computerized system with the current information, as needed.
Modify therapeutic menus as needed.
Participate in Quality Improvement collection and reporting as assigned.
Prepare food production sheets based on menu tallies as required.
Process diet orders and diet changes using the WFMS computer system.
Update nourishment, monitor all snack and supplement orders.
Benefits & Perks:At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
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