Nutrition Assistant - Honolulu

Kaiser Permanente

3mo ago

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Healthcare
Honolulu

Requirements

Minimum one (1) year foodservice experience
Education:
Bachelors degree in Dietetics or related field OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field OR Certified Dietary Manager.
License, Certification, Registration:
ServSafe Food Handler Program Certificate
Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, customer service and teamwork.
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheets and database PC applications.
Effectively communicate with co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.
Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
Orienting team members, giving and receiving instructions.
Mathematical ability to calculate weights and measures/volumes, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing, accuracy), concentration, and alertness.
Preferred Qualifications:
One (1) year experience in an acute care hospital preferred.
Registered or eligible for registration as a Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) preferred.

Responsibilities

Expedites patient meal trays during Room Service (RS) line checking for accuracy, quality and compliance with diet order compliance and maintaining critical timing requirements.
Assists with quality assurance oversight of food quality during final tray assembly. Ensures timely delivery of meals within established delivery times.
As required, inventories, orders, receives and inspects foods and food service supplies. Communicates quality issues with vendor, caterer and/or supervisor.
Prepares and processes bank deposits. Balances monies, checks, and credit card charge drafts daily against cash jacket report and/or transaction reports. Reconciles and resolves any discrepancies and reports to manager as appropriate. Logs deposits for pick up. Compiles data and information for monthly financial reports.
Orders bank deposit supplies for cashiering area. Orders and maintains change fund.
Assists with orienting and training new dietary employees.
Adjusts schedules based on daily operational needs.
Performs test tray evaluations with Registered Dietitians and management staff to assure patient safety and quality control improvement efforts.
Provide direct leadership and guidance of tray line and dish room personnel when food items and service ware needs arise on RS Line in absence of leadership.
Assists with monitoring and enforcing established procedures and standards for food production, food service, sanitation, safety and security to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
Reports necessary equipment repair to maintenance or appropriate staff.
Serves as a resource to ensure smooth food service and diet office operations, including overall food service operations and serving appropriate foods for patients on special diets. Resolves problems with patient meals or nourishments via patient visitation, consulting with nursing staff and/or follow up with dietitian.
Maintains effective written and verbal communication inter- and intra-departmentally.
Assists and conduct in-service education/training and staff competency assessments.
Assists and conduct in-service education/training and staff competency assessments.
Assists and conduct in-service education/training and staff competency assessments.In the absence of leadership, oversees Foodservice staff. Monitors day to day operations and communicates with manager.
Acquires knowledge to maintain standards for food service and technical dietetic practice. Attends professional workshops, seminars and lectures to maintain professional registration/certification.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Nutrition Assistant in Honolulu?

The main responsibilities include ensuring timely delivery of patient meals, checking patient meal trays for accuracy and compliance with diet orders, monitoring employee compliance with procedures, maintaining records and reports, and assisting with directing staff for smooth operations.

What qualities are essential for a Nutrition Assistant in this role?

Essential qualities for a Nutrition Assistant in this role include attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to enforce procedures and standards, good communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

How important is it to monitor and enforce employee compliance in this position?

Monitoring and enforcing employee compliance is crucial to ensure accurate and quality meal delivery to patients, as well as maintaining high standards of service and efficiency in the nutrition department.

What are some challenges that a Nutrition Assistant may face in this role?

Some challenges that a Nutrition Assistant may face include managing multiple tasks and priorities, dealing with time-sensitive meal delivery, coordinating with kitchen staff and nurses, and ensuring compliance with diet orders and dietary restrictions.

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