Dietetic Food Service Aide

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily meal selections in the room service call center.
• Answers telephone promptly and courteously, responds appropriately.
• Records data received and directs to appropriate person or area.
• Possesses basic diet knowledge and effective use of food/nutrition service software.
• Uses nutrition services software to update patient services counts and production.
• Offers suggestions to Dietitians and the Food Service Director.
• Takes patient and guest orders for meal selections.
• Fulfills meal tray assembly and transportation duties.
• Maintains appropriate pantry inventories and employs food safety knowledge on inpatient nursing units.
• Assists with nourishment preparations.
• Helps with cleaning & dishwashing tasks in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food service experience and/or previous customer service experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to read and write.
• Able to perform basic math.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Thorough knowledge of departmental function & operation.
• Computer knowledge using a variety of computer programs including word processing, spreadsheet, email, and web browser.