Nutritional

Summary

Responsible for patient menu collection and correcting according to prescribed diet following the Academy of Nutrition and Dietitians guidelines.

Assembly of all meals according to menu and delivery to the patient. Works closely with nursing to meet patients’ dietary needs.

Includes some miscellaneous kitchen work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Attaining, correcting, set up and delivery of patient meals.
• Patient education regarding menu, as needed.
• Select meals for patients who are unable to select.
• May interact with patient family members.
• Calculate number of cans of formula needed per day for tube feeding at given rate and strength.
• Work closely with nursing to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Attends various in-services and meetings.
• Responsible for Net Learning CBL’s.
• Communicate with patients regarding daily meals.
• Communicates effectively with staff members and supervisors
• Interact with Nursing Administration / Supervisor regarding patients’ dietary needs.
• Utilize computer for clock in / clock out, and accessing diet information
• Responsible for various side work duties to include but not limited to assisting in dish room, setting up kitchen for the next meal period or minor cleaning projects.
• Able to work from verbal and written communication.
• Operates kitchen equipment, coffee urns, can openers, blender, dishwasher, blender, etc.
• Answering kitchen telephone
• Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service experience
• Work weekends and holidays as scheduled; required.

Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED preferred
• Some food service and diet office experience preferred

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.

Occasional lifting / carrying of audiovisual equipment up to 25 lbs. Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

Americans with Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Standard of Business Conduct

Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values : Compassion

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Last updated : 2024-06-20