Dietary Specialist

Description:

ROLE:

Participate in food service and food preparation activities while adhering to high-quality standards and sanitation procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with dietary coordinator to plan and execute patient menus
• Provide PCU staff and patients with patient menu options weekly
• Prepare and deliver patient meals according to menu, patient dietary preferences and in compliance with special diets
• Prepare and maintain food at required temperatures in accordance with federal and state regulations
• Ensure patient meals are delivered at the specified times in policy and procedure
• Prepare adequate meal options for patients and maintain the nourishment areas for PCU staff to serve after dietary service hours
• Check and record required documentation logs
• Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order and maintained per manufacturers guidelines and kept in clean conditions
• Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
• Transport meals to other locations as needed
• Work with dietary coordinator to maintain adequate food and supplies based on menus and patient census
• Receive and inspect food service deliveries to ensure quality and accuracy
• Plan and execute catering requests as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Proven performance in meeting deadlines with a high rate of accuracy
• Excellent telephone skills
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and guidelines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma Required

Experience:

• Working knowledge of health care food service preferred

Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable):

• ServSafe – will be required within 6 months

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, in excess of four hours per day
• Walking, standing, sitting, driving
• Hand dexterity to include writing, typing, filing records
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required are close vision and distance vision with the ability to adjust focus