Diet Control Assistant at University Hospital, Newark NJ

Newark, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

20.26

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Food Service, Customer Service, Hospitality, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Effective Communication, Multi-Cultural Relationship Building

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview About the Role The primary purpose of the Diet Control Assistant position is to provide infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with quality Food & Nutrition services, operational information; and serves as the liaison between the patient care unit(s) and the Department of Food & Nutrition. Delivers all meals/food items to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in designated patient care unit(s) within specified time frames. Performs in a caring, conscientious and confidential manner toward patients, family members, visitors, colleagues, staff and students. Maintains individual patient care electronic Card files and coordinates interdepartmental communications. Responsibilities What You’ll Do Maintains electronic patient card files. Modifies menu to comply with diet order prescriptions/meal patterns. Formulates patient meal supplements and nourishments. Delivers meals and snacks per policy and procedures. Retrieves patient meal trays per policy and procedure. Utilizes knowledge of growth and development when providing services to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Communicates with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in a manner which demonstrates an understanding of the patient’s developmental and cognitive level. Calculates production requirements for meals, including tallied items. Qualifications What You’ll Bring Required: High School Diploma or GED Certificate required. At least one (1) or more years of Food Service, Customer Service, and/or hospitality experience required. Ability to read, write speak, and understand English fluently to perform the duties of the position required. Effective verbal and written communications. Customer service and hospitality- oriented. Attention to detail with appropriate follow through. Ability to work effectively as a team member. Ability to establish effective relationships within a multi-cultural environment. What We Offer Vacation Time Off Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage Dental & Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance Pension Plan Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Compensation (NJ Job Transparency Law) In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $19.17 - $20.26. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs. About Us University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation. Apply Today We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

The Diet Control Assistant delivers meals and food items to patients across various age groups and maintains electronic patient card files. They also modify menus according to dietary prescriptions and communicate effectively with patients regarding their nutritional needs.