Diet Aide - Full-time / Part-time

Job Title: Diet Aide

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000212681

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $16.96 - $19.35 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

Provides nutritional care services to patients by assisting in the implementation of selected prescribed dietary regimens.  Coordinates various aspects and task functions of the diet office with the patient tray service.  Visits patients and families to obtain menu selections.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• 1-2 years in a health care-related facility in a comparable position
• BS in Nutrition or working toward a degree

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift working: various day shifts
• 6a-2:30p 7a-3:30p 8a-4:30p 11a-7:30p 3:30p-7:30p
• Days to work: vary but must be available some weekdays and weekends and some holidays
• Per Diem

Essential Functions:

Visits all patients and gets a menu selection for all meals.  Prepares menus and coordinates meals for trayline.  Ensures all patients receive meals in compliance with their diet order.

Other Duties:

• Answering phones in a timely and professional manner
• Provides excellent customer service
• Prints meal tickets and coordinates service for patients' meals