The Nutrition Assistant supports food preparation and distribution based on patient preferences and therapeutic diets, ensuring safety and sanitation within the department. They assist patients with menu selection and help staff with meal and catering needs. The role involves maintaining compliance with regulatory standards while representing the department professionally to patients and visitors.
Job Description
The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in preparing foods, distributing and collecting menus on a daily basis, and preparing kitchen production sheets according to patient preferences. Assists patients with completing menus if necessary, and to represent the department in a professional and courteous manner to patients, employees and visitors. Responsible for preparing and distributing foods to patients and staff on a daily basis, and preparing kitchen production sheets according to patient preferences. Assist department staff with completing staff meals and catering needs as necessary. Responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the department, compliance with Regulatory Agencies and therapeutic diets.
nutrition assistant, food preparation, therapeutic diets, menu distribution, patient care, kitchen sanitation, regulatory compliance, hospital food service, dietetic technician, catering assistance