KRMC Nutrition Services Lead

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   *Commits to the KRMC mission, vision, values and goals and consistently demonstrates our core values.

   
   

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   *Monitors staff productivity; includes flex up/down. Assists manager with adjusting staffing according to daily workload.

   
   

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   *Completes patient rounding for customer service audits.

   
   

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   Assists supervisor and manager with staff training and provides input regarding employee performance.

   
   

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   Assists supervisor with routine auditing of quality and safety standards.

   
   

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   Assists in updating policies/procedure and other documentation used in Nutrition Services.

   
   

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   *Assists team with presenting menu options to patients according to their diet needs and assists with preparation of patient meal trays.

   
   

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   Copies and compiles menus for distribution to patients.

   
   

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   *Double checks tray with menu selections before delivering to patient to ensure tray is accurate. Takes corrective actions on incorrect trays before delivering.

   
   

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   *Performs department cleaning, when needed, including washing dishes, disposing of trash, and allocating equipment to the appropriate places.

   
   

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   Assists with unloading freight and stocking supplies to proper area. Rotates food supplies when needed.

   
   

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   Maintains a high level of service orientation.

   
   

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   *Collects and documents data related to patient care. Data will include but is not limited to fluid and food intakes of patients, calorie counts, and records of refrigerators/freezer temperatures of patient refrigerators.

   
   

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   Follows safety/sanitation practices for patient refrigerators and food/dish storage areas by throwing out all mislabeled or non-labeled food items.

   
   

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   Performs value added activities that result in positive customer satisfaction.

   
   

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   Consults with dietitian/manager routinely regarding nutritional care of patients by communicating preferences and/or problems such as patient not eating, disliking food, or stating they need a more restrictive diet than ordered (i.e., dentures not fitting).

   
   

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   *Follows safety/sanitation practices for patient use equipment, storage areas and utility room carts to include delivery and pick up of carts.

   
   

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   *Follows Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan.

   
   

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   Responds to requests in a timely and courteous manner.

   
   

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   Answers phone with proper etiquette, relaying messages to proper person.

   
   

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   Follows all) ACHC, state, and federal regulations.

   
   

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   Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

   
   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalency required. Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a healthcare or nutrition environment preferred.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Serve safe certification preferred.