Dietary Aide

Job Description

The Dietary Worker provides patient support via phone and software systems and serves as a liaison to other departments regarding patient meal services. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Function comfortably in a fast-paced, performance-based call center environment where every call is recorded and assessed to ensure performance levels are maintained.
• Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor toward customers, clients, and co-workers. 
• Adaptable to customer needs.
• Responsible for patient customer service functions of answering phones, taking menu orders, answering questions or if unable to answer, appropriately directing calls from patients as it relates to their meal or other nutritional needs
• Uses software to record patient orders
• Maintains general knowledge of therapeutic diets to ensure meal orders are processed accurately
• Works closely with doctors, nurses, and the Food & Nutrition team to ensure accurate patient nutrition
• Maintains the privacy, safety, and dignity of each customer by observing client confidentiality and by closely adhering to safety and sanitation standards
• Maintains compliance with ARAMARK’s standards of operation. Adheres to ARAMARK’s Business Conduct Policy at all times. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and codes.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service and/or call center experience preferred
• Experience in food service, as a dietary clerk, or in a related field preferred
• Needs to communicate fluently in the English language, bilingual or multilingual a plus.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Comfort with using technology including web-based software, keyboard, and telephone headset for the majority of shift. Typical typing of 35 – 45 wpm.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to change.

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on  Facebook ,  Instagram and  Twitter .

Position Summary  

Patient Services Workers / Dietary Aide are responsible for a variety of specialized duties related to the receipt, interpretation, and follow-through of patient diet orders. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.  

Essential Functions  

• Delivers patient trays during meal service and delivers snacks or proper nourishment to patients as directed by a physician or a dietitian  

• Informs patients of the services of the Food and Nutrition Services Department and may obtain food  

preferences from patients and/or family members  

• Ensures accuracy of food items being delivered to the patient and informs patient of meal selection  

and any therapeutic diet information  

• Inventories and restocks goods and supplies to proper levels  

• Ensures prompt response to request for service and follows up if delays or other problems are identified  

• Maintains the privacy, safety, and dignity of each customer by observing client confidentiality and by  

strictly adhering to safety and sanitation standards  

• Provides excellent customer service and maintains a positive attitude towards clients, customers, co- workers, hospital staff, etc.  

• Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager  

Qualifications  

• Experience in food service, as a dietary clerk ,or in a related field preferred  

• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal  

• Requires strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail  

• Requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of up to 25 lbs, with occasional lifting, carrying,  

pushing, or pulling of up to 50 lbs.  

Accommodations for those with disabilities are available upon request