Dietary Leader
Processes the diet order sheets from the nursing units and phone diet orders. Answers the phone, takesmessages, relays information, and transfers calls to the appropriate personnel. Prepares patient menus fordistribution to patients and prior to meal service for distribution to the tray line daily. Reviews menus foraccuracy before they are distributed and upon their return for completeness prior to meal service. Checkingtrays for accuracy and serving food according to proper portion control procedures. Orders internal nutritionalproducts and dairy products according to patient and menu demands. Delivers needed internal nutritionalproducts and tube feeding bags to nursing for dispensing and administration. Prepares and delivers betweenmeal feedings, late trays and other orders. Consults with the dietitian or dietetic technician about unusual ordersor problems beyond the scope of their knowledge. Demonstrates a good knowledge of modified diets, usesthe American Dietetic Association diet manual as a reference. Responds appropriately to all food complaints,resolves problems and works to insure customer satisfaction. Assigns cleaning responsibilities as directed bythe director. Reminds employees of appropriate dress code, when needed. Takes charge of the departmentin the absence of manager.ISO CoordinatorThe Finishing Department at Reifel Industies - Pioneer, OH - February 2012