Dietetic Assistant - Trayline

Chapel Hill, NC

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

This position works to ensure that patients receive accurate, efficient, and satisfactory delivery of meals and other nutrition. Will be direct liaison, in regards to patient satisfaction, in the Nutrition and Food Services department. This position also assists higher-level personnel in preparing and maintaining a clean work area. Work is routinely reviewed for adherence to sanitary standards and completion of assignments.


Responsibilities

· Delivers food trays, nourishments, and snacks to patients in a timely manner.

· Assists with tray preparation during meal service hours.

· Adheres to all safety, sanitation, health, and privacy standards required by the department.

· Carries items from the storeroom and coolers to work stations, and transfers food and equipment items to appropriate storage areas.

· Communicates with patients regarding meal tickets, accuracy, and other relevant information

· Maintains compliance with JCAHO, State Health Department, and OSHA regarding ongoing required job training and health standards.

· Uses proper protocol, including wearing required PPE and hand sanitation, to prevent contamination.

· Maintains clean work areas and equipment utilized during the shift.

· Aids in dirty tray removal and retrieval, as needed.

· Performs quality assurance activities, such as monitoring satisfaction surveys.

· Maintains a professional demeanor when interacting with all patients, visitors, and staff.

Preferences:

● Current ServSafe certification

    ● Previous experience in similar roles or in a hospital setting


    Other Information

    Education Requirements:
    ● None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
    Licensure/Certification Requirements:
    ● No licensure or certification required.
    Professional Experience Requirements:
    ● One (1) year of experience with food service or customer service experience OR hospital clinical dietetics
    Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:


    Job Details

    Legal Employer: STATE

    Entity: UNC Medical Center

    Organization Unit: NFS Patient Services

    Work Type: Full Time

    Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

    Salary Range: $17.43 - $24.05 per hour (Hiring Range)

    Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

    Work Assignment Type: Onsite

    Work Schedule: Evening Job

    Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

    Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No


    This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.


    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

    UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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    Description

    Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

    Summary:

    This position works to ensure that patients receive accurate, efficient, and satisfactory delivery of meals and other nutrition. Will be direct liaison, in regards to patient satisfaction, in the Nutrition and Food Services department. This position also assists higher-level personnel in preparing and maintaining a clean work area. Work is routinely reviewed for adherence to sanitary standards and completion of assignments.


    Responsibilities

    · Delivers food trays, nourishments, and snacks to patients in a timely manner.

    · Assists with tray preparation during meal service hours.

    · Adheres to all safety, sanitation, health, and privacy standards required by the department.

    · Carries items from the storeroom and coolers to work stations, and transfers food and equipment items to appropriate storage areas.

    · Communicates with patients regarding meal tickets, accuracy, and other relevant information

    · Maintains compliance with JCAHO, State Health Department, and OSHA regarding ongoing required job training and health standards.

    · Uses proper protocol, including wearing required PPE and hand sanitation, to prevent contamination.

    · Maintains clean work areas and equipment utilized during the shift.

    · Aids in dirty tray removal and retrieval, as needed.

    · Performs quality assurance activities, such as monitoring satisfaction surveys.

    · Maintains a professional demeanor when interacting with all patients, visitors, and staff.

    Preferences:

    ● Current ServSafe certification

      ● Previous experience in similar roles or in a hospital setting


      Other Information

      Education Requirements:
      ● None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
      Licensure/Certification Requirements:
      ● No licensure or certification required.
      Professional Experience Requirements:
      ● One (1) year of experience with food service or customer service experience OR hospital clinical dietetics
      Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:


      Job Details

      Legal Employer: STATE

      Entity: UNC Medical Center

      Organization Unit: NFS Patient Services

      Work Type: Full Time

      Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

      Salary Range: $17.43 - $24.05 per hour (Hiring Range)

      Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

      Work Assignment Type: Onsite

      Work Schedule: Evening Job

      Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

      Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No


      This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.


      Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

      UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.

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