• Dietary Coordinator

    RWJBarnabas Health (New Brunswick, NJ)


    Dietary CoordinatorReq #:0000182077

     

    Category:Food Service

     

    Status:Part-Time

     

    Shift:Day

     

    Facility:RWJ New Brunswick

     

    Department:Dietary-Management

    Location:

    RWJBH, 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

    Job Summary

    The Coordinator assures the quality of food is served according to the correct standards for accuracy of diet, portion control, garnish and temperature,

     

    Assists in assuring the correct operation of assembly line and checking patient meal trays accurately,

     

    Correctly assembles and distributes tube feedings and specialized nourishments using sanitary techniques,

     

    Assists the department in all clerical functions for patient meal service through accurate menu processing and assisting patients with menu selections,

     

    Maintains the Room Service computer system so that patient files are updated with appropriate dietary information according to physician order,

     

    Demonstrates skills necessary to coordinate menu selections for pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients,

     

    The Coordinator carries out the principles of positive guest relations by demonstrating the ability to solve customer problems and treating all customers with dignity and respect,

    Environment of Care:

    Demonstrates the awareness of safety, security, life safety, preparedness and utility and equipment management policies competencies,

    Interrelationships:

    Frequent contact with Food & Nutrition staff members, patients, visitors and nurses,

     

    Occasional contact with other hospital supervisors, physicians and representatives from the New Jersey Department of Health and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals,

    Required:

    High School Graduate or Equivalent

     

    Two years of experience in a hospital Food Service Department

    Preferred:

    Associates or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university is preferred,

    Supervisory experience,

    Hours:

    Variable Hours

     

    Could work 6 am - 2:30 pm or 12 pm - 8:30 pm

     

    Every other weekend and holiday rotation

     

    RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer