Evening Dietary Tech/Nutrition Assistant - Mount Ascutney Hospital

Monday-Fridays: 10:30am-7pm

Every other weekend: 6:30am-3pm

POSITION SUMMARY

The Diet Tech/Nutrition Assistant is an integral member of the Nutrition Services Department, whose primary responsibilities are focused upon providing nutritional care to the patients within the Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center.

Prepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients.

• • Examines diet orders and menus received from hospital units and tallies portions and foods of general and soft diets.
• • Tallies quantities of specific foods, such as vegetables and meats, to be prepared in kitchen.
• • Marks tally on master menu to inform kitchen personnel of food requirements.
• • Processes new diets and changes as required.
• • Participates in tray line and food temperature monitoring as assigned.
• • May calculate diabetic diets, using calculator, and following standards established by Clinical Nutrition Manager or Dietitian.
• • Communicates patient needs to appropriate staff while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• • May answer telephone and intercom calls and relay information to kitchen concerning meal changes, complaints, or patient discharge.
• • May prepare and deliver formula and special nourishments to unit pantries.
• • May visit and provide assistance with menu selection to patients.
• • Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.
• • Complies with all Sodexo HACCP policies and procedures.
• • Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• • Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• • Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• • Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High School Diploma

Experience: 2 years in nutritional services and/or experience in a leadership role preferred but not required.

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