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Job Title:
Dietetic Assistant
Cost Center:
Nutrition Services
Job Description:
The Dietetic Assistant is responsible for the completion of tray line, cafeteria and dish washing functions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be at least 17 years old and currently enrolled in high school or an equivalent educational program.
Work Environment
- Kitchen setting.
- Exposure to areas affected by temperatures of stoves, ovens, steam tables, and refrigeration.
- Exposure to dangerous chemicals, hazardous fumes, extreme heat and cold and noise.
Physical Demands
- Stand and/or walk entire shift.
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
- Climb small ladder.
- Push/pull up to 50 lbs. force frequently.
- Bend, reach, stoop and kneel throughout shift.
- Eye hand coordination occasionally.
- Reach shoulder height constantly.
Essential Functions
- Enters patient meal requests accurately in accordance with diet order score
- May assist tray line building patient trays.
- May assist in preparing food items for meal prep.
- May assist serving trays to patients.
- May assist in removal of trays from patient rooms and report or chart intake of meals, snacks and supplements
- Communicates patient’s special needs, diet preferences or changes to Dietitian for follow up.
- Track supplement stock and build weekly order form.
- May assist Dietitian with assessments upon completion of an ADA certified program as a Dietetic Technician.



