Dietitian Assistant

About the role

At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and dedicated and caring professionals working as a team to deliver the best for the people we serve. If you’re interested in a health system that’s both growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community that provides the best of both city and rural life, we invite to make your career home with us as a Dietitian Assistant on our Nutrition Food Services team at/in Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all patients are given the opportunity to select their meals daily per established guidelines.
• All selections must adhere to diet order guidelines per the approved diet manual.
• Tally proper items for the cooks to prepare each meal.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to read, write and speak in English required
• Minimum Experience: Must have one year experience in customer service arena.
• Detail oriented.
• Hospitality experience, including café or restaurant experience preferred.
• Physical Requirements: Work requires extensive standing and walking.
• Working Conditions: Environmental Demands and Exposure to Hazards: Works in a clean, well‑lighted, heated or ventilated facility. Frequent contact with various Medical Center staff, employees and community members. May be exposed to odors, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, sharp objects, hazardous or moving equipment, wet slippery floors, and extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Physical Demands: Demonstrates physical and functional ability to perform full anatomical range of motion to accomplish tasks. Evidence of visual and aural acuity and finger and hand dexterity to operate point of sales system, computer and office equipment. Can withstand long periods of sitting, standing and/or constant walking. Ability to lift 10 lbs.
• Mental Demands: Ability to foster collaborative relationships, to work well under pressure, to organize and synthesize new information, and prioritize tasks. Possesses critical thinking, analytical skills and flexibility. Ability to multi‑task. Required detailed attention to work in an environment where interruptions cannot be controlled. Demonstrates sensitivity to customer needs and expectations. May be subject to irregular hours including evenings or potentially weekends to participate in operational and community events as necessary.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement programs for continued education
• Comprehensive health, dental and retirement benefits designed to fit individual and family needs
• Inclusive and diverse team culture that encourages contribution of exceptional talents, skills and perspectives

Pay

The compensation range for the role is $23.86 - $24.58 hourly. This range does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. Compensation may vary based on location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity.