Nutrition Partner (On-Call)

$68,890 - $72,467/Yr

Kaiser Permanente - Walnut Creek, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Walnut Creek, CA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Nutrition Partner (On-Call) position at Kaiser Permanente involves ensuring the proper setup and delivery of meals and supplies for both patient and non-patient food service. This role includes collecting and processing dietary information, maintaining data related to patients' nutritional needs, and assisting in the overall operational needs of the department.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient meal and snack choices according to diet order, accommodating age-specific, food allergy, religious, cultural, and food preference needs.
• Offers alternative food and beverage selections to patients and resolves issues with the patient care team or registered dietitian.
• Prints documents using CBORD software and prepares tray tickets for tray-line service.
• Assembles patient meals and snacks accurately according to diet orders and tray tickets.
• Delivers meals and snacks to patients, ensuring proper storage and serving.
• Receives and stores product deliveries, organizing them according to FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures.
• Inspects deliveries for accuracy and condition, signing invoices as authorized.
• Stocks assigned areas with products according to defined par levels.
• Cleans and sanitizes assigned pantry and kitchen surfaces and equipment regularly.
• Records assigned data such as food storage temperatures and meal counts, following up on any discrepancies.
• Documents equipment malfunctions and prepares orders for food and supplies as needed.
• Monitors patient information and initiates follow-up based on data changes.
• Utilizes facility technology to complete assigned tasks and responds to customer inquiries.
• Assists in training new employees as necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Data entry skills utilizing Word or Excel database systems.
• Ability to draft short correspondence and present information effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Six months experience in a nutritional services department or diet office in an acute care or skilled nursing facility.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $33.12 - $34.84.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.