Dietary Technician

Allina Health
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Nov 09, 2024
Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: November 08, 2024 Department: 16008300 Nutrition Services Call Center Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 10 Union Contract: ADIT-2-United Residual Workers Weekend Rotation: Every Other Job Summary: Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: .25 FTE (20-hours per 2-week period) Every other weekend rotation 2nd Saturday- 5:30am-2pm 2nd Sunday- 5:30am-2pm 2nd Thursday- 2:45pm-6:45pm Job Description: Assists in the meal preparation and service of food and nutritional programs in the nutritional services department. Processes and maintains patient diet orders, ensures tray services are accurate and timely, and directs day-to-day department operations for optimal patient service. Principle Responsibilities Meal preparation and service Processes and maintains patient diet orders, menus and related nutrition information/records. May make infant formulas and assemble enteral/tube feedings as required. Works with patients, nursing and dietitians to resolve tray service and/or food issues. Checks patient trayline, maintains production tally information and conducts menu assistance and retrieval. Document all necessary dietary and patient information accordingly. Department management Ensures proper storage of food and supplies. Records refrigerator, pot/pan and patient dish machine temperatures as indicated. Completes accurate cash handling reports. Locks and secures the kitchen daily. May supervise, schedule and direct work of nutrition services aides. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Associate's or Vocational degree in Dietetics from a program accredited by Commission of Dietetics Education (CADE) or at least two years towards a four year degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at an accredited college or university or 0 to 2 years diet technician experience Preferred Qualifications 2 to 5 years in a diet office as a diet clerk Licenses/Certifications Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred upon hire Physical Demands Light Work: Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently