• Nutrition Assistant II

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Bismarck, ND)


    Responsibilities

    JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

    Participates and supports all aspects of healthcare food service operations. Works with facility staff to provide optimal

     

    nutritional care and demonstrates excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff. Follows diet manual

     

    handbook and diet spreadsheets to ensure therapeutic meal compliance with prescribed diet order.

    ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

    1. Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils

     

    and equipment. Maintains knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests.

     

    2. Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring

     

    and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination

     

    of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements. Maintains proper labeling of food products and

     

    ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines.

     

    3. Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience. Ensures

     

    proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation. Provides service recovery efforts and

     

    escalates to leadership as needed.

     

    4. May be responsible for one or more of the following:

    • Following therapeutic diet modifications and guidelines including allergy restrictions for all patient meal

    trays, nourishment, snacks and supplements

    • Printing, providing and following production tool and/or electronic meal tallies/differentials for food

    preparation

    • Explaining basic therapeutic diet orders and menus and responding to questions from patients and

     

    family members. Escalating additional patient nutrition questions or needs to appropriate clinical

     

    support team members.

     

    • Collecting patient food preferences and ensuring compliance with prescribed diet orders. Distributing

     

    food preferences to kitchen for menu planning in a timely manner.

     

    • Operating electronic diet office software and tools following established procedures and protocols.

    • Navigating electronic health records to access patient diet orders and nutritional reports.

    JOB DESCRIPTION

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    • Performing general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., cleaning the tray line, equipment,

     

    coolers, office area, and emptying trash cans,

    Qualifications

    One (1) year foodservice experience required.

     

    High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and

     

    experience.

     

    Overview

     

    Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

     

    CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

     

    CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

    Pay Range

    $15.51 - $20.75 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.