1 Base Wage $22.66 to $32.86 Location: Cascade Valley Hospital The information described in this
has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Other information: Job Summary Performs technical nutritional care functions as directed by a dietitian.
Works effectively and cooperatively within the workplace. Location/Department specific tasks and competencies may apply. The information described in this
has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week.
Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.
Use current medical nutrition therapy protocols and follows established procedures, to accurately write special diets for patients to comply with diet orders. Adhere to dietary considerations related to age specific needs of the populations served when writing or monitoring menus. Review diet orders, prior to meal service for each meal and makes adjustments to menus to comply with ordered diets.
Process diet changes utilizing computer diet, discharge and transfer lists and cardexes to ensure that each patient receives the appropriate diet as ordered. Ensure that nourishments ordered for patients correctly match diet orders and are delivered per the Nourishment Policy. Ensure diet records are promptly updated with current diet orders.
Maintains neat, accurate and legible records. Prepare accurate and timely tally sheets for kitchen employees. Check tray line in a timely fashion to ensure meals are served on time.
Guideline - Reviews at least three trays per minute. Control tray line to ensure efficiency. Problem solves to correct problems when necessary.
Ensure that trays are attractive and follows the menu accurately. Ensure accuracy and attractiveness of late tray set-ups. Maintain ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office (Outlook) and department specific software applications to perform work.
Communicate effectively and cooperatively in the workplace. Actively contribute to the achievement of Quality Improvement and Lean Process Improvement activities. Complete all mandatory learning requirements in a timely manner.
Maintain current licensure and/or certification as required. Attend and actively participate in all department, team and/or committee meetings. Comply with all Skagit Regional Health, department and location specific policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee. Education High School diploma or GED preferred. Relevant skills and ability may be substituted in lieu of education.
Experience/Training Minimum one (1) year related experience strongly preferred. License/Certifications Current Washington State Food Handler's Permit required. Other Skills Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills required.
Must be able to effectively utilize Microsoft Office applications to perform work. Well developed problem solving and analytical skills required. Must be able to effectively prioritize workload amongst frequent interruptions with competing priorities.
Ability to coordinate work schedule with requirements of position (may include overtime and weekend work). Physical Demands and Work Environment 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must occasionally lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.
Skagit Regional Health offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, 457b/401a (retirement), long term disability, and paid time off to all employees holding an FTE of 20 or more hours per week. Eligible employees also receive sick time pay.