Nutrition Rep

Nutrition Representative

Job Title: Nutrition Rep

Req:

Location: VMC Main Campus

Department: Patient and Nonpatient Food Services

Shift: Evenings

Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.9375

Hours: 37

City State: Renton, WA

Category: SEIU-Service

Salary Range: Min $26.66 - Max $42.48/hrly. DOE

Food Management and Dietary Services

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

Nutrition Representative

The primary focus of this position is to maintain high levels of guest satisfaction concerning patient food service through a strong sense of urgency towards patient food delivery. The duties of the Nutrition Representative position include all aspects of tray preparation from collections of meal requests, set up of tray, to delivery of the tray to the patient.

See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job description.

Food Management and Nutrition Services (FMNS) Department

Patient Services Manager

• Must have current Washington State Food Handler's permit.
• High school diploma or GED certification preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work on weekends and holidays.
• Able to meet the professional appearance standards of the organization.
• Customer Service Experience Preferred.
• Nutrition Representative or Diet Aide experienced preferred.
• Basic computer and keystroke abilities.

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
• Demonstrates ability to work independently.
• Able to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional developments of all age groups.
• Demonstrates experience in providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of working a computer (for on-line training, etc.).
• Demonstrates knowledge of selected modified hospital diets preferred.
• Demonstrates experience in processing information via telephone and computer including data entry.

• Must be able to push, pull, and lift loads of 50 pounds or more (i.e. able to wheel a cart, with loads weighing up to 250 pounds; CO2 canisters weighing 50 lbs; sanitation buckets weighing 20 lbs.).
• Transports various kinds of food service supplies and types of equipment within the area of assignment.
• Requires bending, lifting and the ability to work continuously on your feet. Able to move quickly through the department and/or facility in and around patients and other staff.
• Requires working with various cleaning/disinfectant solutions and chemicals.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires the ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously.
• Requires frequent changes and interruptions to respond to all requests.
• Requires independent problem-solving skills, compiling information and explanation of department procedures and services.
• Requires sitting at a desk for 1-1/2 hour-time periods.

Generic

Job Functions:

See Generic Job Description for Clinical Support Partner

• Ability to use specialty equipment effectively for making product.
• Assist in day-to-day operations of the FMNS department, which may include relief coverage.
• Set up, break down, clean and sanitize all assigned work areas.
• Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior towards patients, visitors, co-workers and staff.
• Portions food accurately and has knowledge of content and complimentary garnish according to department standards.
• Maintains a…