Dietary Specialist

 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

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