Lead Nutrition Care Associate (Full-Time/Day)-Cherry Hill

Reporting to the Supervisor of Food Service, Food Service Manager, or Food Service Director the Lead Nutrition Care Associate is responsible for processing patient information including diet orders, diet changes, special dietary requests,. He/she acts as a lead worker directing the activities of Nutrition Care Associates ensuring timely and correct delivery of patient trays.

• Performs clerical functions including answering the phone, typing, filing, word processing, and copying for support service departments as required. (40%)
• Visits patients to monitor patient satisfaction, explain menu selection, and discusses food preferences. (20%)
• Maintains Nutrition Office records including patient census and meal counts. Checks patient tray at the service line for accuracy, cleanliness, appearance, and compliance to patient's menu choices or tray cards. (10%)
• Communicates with supervisor/team leader, Registered Dietitians, Nutrition Care Associates, and Food Service Associates regarding patient preferences, requests for diet education, poor intake, allergies and special requests to ensure consistent, appropriate, safe and appealing meals. (10%)
• Answers phones for messages and dispatches personnel and other service requests via the computer. (5%)
• Corrects patient menus to meet the requirements of the prescribed diet and makes modifications as necessary. (5%)
• Handles food according to proper sanitary and safety guidelines. Follows food service handling methods according to policies and procedures. (5%)
• Generates production sheets, tallies additional menu requests ('write ins') and sends to kitchen. Maintains late add tally list of hot/cold foods and nourishments and sends to kitchen. (5%)
• Ensures & records, proper food and equipment temperatures
• Completes test trays, tray accuracy audits and supports process improvement initiatives
• Complies with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines.

Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
AND
Experience:
1+ year in food service.

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

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