Diet Assistant

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required within one (1) year of hire.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write English as it relates to the competent daily preparation of the count sheet, reading menus for baby formulas.
• Ability to do simple mathematics as it relates to the above.
• Ability to work a variety of schedules.
• Certifications and licenses required: ServSafe.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and handles food in accordance with sanitary and HACCP regulations, in sufficient quantities and on time to meet schedules.
• Performs all food service duties as they relate to the patient's meal service including trayline setup, cold food assembly, tray delivery, pickup cleaning, and sanitation.
• Prepares special baby formulas and other nourishments such as tube feedings according to direction by Dietician or Dietetic Technician.
• Responsible for patient menus, including distribution, assisting patients filling them out, check for accuracy according to cardex, and preparing the count sheet for the next day.
• Prepares special baby formulas and other nourishments such as tube feedings according to direction by Dietician or Dietetic Technician.
• Follows standardized recipes in preparation of cold food for patients and staff under strict sanitary guidelines paying attention to portion control.
• Heads menus for patient use, ensuring proper menu for each patient according to diet order in cardex.
• Cleans equipment and general work area and maintains a sanitary and orderly work area.
• Serves hot food to staff in cafeteria. Follows pre-established par levels of food needed to meet cafeteria meal requirements.
• Estimates time required to prepare food in order to meet cafeteria menu requirements and other similar deadlines.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.