JACKSON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER · 5 months ago
Nutrition Tech PRN
Maquoketa, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelJackson County Regional Health Center is a healthcare facility seeking a Nutrition Tech PRN to assist in meal preparation and delivery for patients. The role involves ensuring food safety, accommodating dietary restrictions, and collaborating with healthcare staff to meet patients' nutritional needs.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Prepare meals based on dietary requirements, including special food modifications and diets for patients with conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or allergies
Ensure that meals are portioned correctly to prevent waste and meet patient requirements
Plan and prepare meals efficiently to ensure food is ready on time for each meal service
Keep track of food supplies, ingredients, and kitchen equipment. Report shortages and ensure that necessary items are replenished in a timely manner
Will provide training to new kitchen staff as needed
Maintain records of food preparation, food temperature logs, and any dietary restrictions or special meal requests from patients
Record the number of meals prepared and distributed, and monitor waste or leftover food to improve future meal planning
Prepare meals within the allocated budget, managing food costs and minimizing waste
Prepare nutritious, safe and appetizing meals for hospital employees and visitors
Qualification
Required
High school degree or equivalent
Dependent Adult/Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within 6 months of employment
Proficiency in various cooking methods, such as baking, boiling, steaming, grilling, sautéing, and frying, to prepare a wide range of dishes
Ability to present food attractively, while keeping in mind hospital meal standards
Understanding portion sizes and how to prepare meals that meet nutritional guidelines
Understanding the dietary needs of patients, including special diets such as low sodium, low-fat, gluten-free, diabetic, or high-protein diets
Awareness of food allergies (e.g., nuts, dairy, gluten) and conditions like lactose intolerance, celiac disease, or diabetes
Knowledge of food safety protocols, including proper storage, handling, and preparation to prevent foodborne illness
Maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen environment, following hygiene regulations, and ensuring food is stored at the correct temperatures
Understanding how to prevent cross-contamination of allergens and maintaining safe food practices for patients with allergies
Managing time to prepare multiple meals in a busy kitchen environment without compromising quality
Familiarity with commercial kitchen appliances such as ovens, stoves, steamers, blenders, and food processors
Understanding how to clean and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure it functions properly and safely
Ability to communicate effectively with dietitians, nurses, and other healthcare workers to meet patients' dietary needs
Interacting politely with staff, patients, and visitors to ensure that their dietary preferences and needs are met
Ensuring that patient dietary information is kept confidential and handled professionally
Preferred
Previous cooking experience in hospital and or nursing facility
Company
JACKSON COUNTY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
At Jackson County Regional Health Center, our focus is simple: people first.
Founded in 1950
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Kolin Huth
Chief Financial Officer
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