What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide/Part-Time/Varied Shifts/8 hours position at KPC Health?
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Completion of high school or equivalent is required.
Requirements:
Current Food Service Handler’s Permit issued by the County of Riverside Department of Health.
1 year related work experience - minimum of two (2) years experience in food or nutritional environment, preferably in a hospital setting
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Nutrition as a basis for health.
Therapeutic nutrition.
Body physiology.
Basic principles, methods and techniques of diet planning, food preparation and presentation.
Difference in age specific nutritional care of patients.
Techniques of interviewing.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Ability to:
Plan menus that meet the nutritional needs of patients within a hospital setting.
Instruct patients and their families at their level of understanding and age.
Motivate food service workers to achieve established quality and quantity standards.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and fellow employees.
Manage a heavy and diverse workload, determining priorities and necessary action often with
minimal direction and information.
