Job description

SUMMARY

Requires the ability to interact with Dietitians, Supervisors and Food Service staff as well as the Nursing staff in a professional manner. The Diet Technician will utilize computer program to process and update meal tickets for patients/residents and will accurately check the lunch trayline daily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Able to describe all therapeutic diets in both Broadlawn and South Oaks diet manuals.

2. Can demonstrate working knowledge of computer systems utilized within the dietary department. Can explain the use, applications and benefits of these tools.

3. Able to effectively screen meal tickets according to dietary needs.

4. Can demonstrate ability to modify meals for renal and diabetic patiebts/residents based on ADA exchanges.

5. Gives accurate production counts to the cooks and special diet staff when needed.

6. Maintains good communication with dietitians regarding patients/residents dietary information.

7. Demonstrates ability to accurately check trays on the trayline.

8. Can explain nutritional needs throughout the lifecycle.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise food service employees during tray line meal service.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Maintains cooperative working relationship with peers, management and customers. Demonstrates flexibility and consideration during interaction with peers, management and customers. Demonstrates ability to listen effectively and respond to customer needs.

TEAM DYNAMICS

Demonstrates a willingness to cooperate and be respectful to others level of skills and abilities, shows flexibility, offers assistance and works effectively and efficiently with others to accomplish goals and objectives.

SAFETY

Employee is required to work in a safe manner.

TIME AND ATTENDANCE

Demonstrates ability to maintain attendance standards established by the department.

HIPAA

Ability to conduct oneself in a manner which conforms with the HIPAA Compliance Program and applicable facility policy and procedures for patient confidentiality. Ability to conduct themselves in conformity with LIH Security policy and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Basic nutrition knowledge required, basic computer skills preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Dietetic Technician Registration preferred.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $21.43 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Amityville, NY 11701: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietetic Technician (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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