ASCP Nutrition Service Specialist

ASCP Nutrition Service SpecialistMadison, MN $28,009 - $37,099 a yearFull TimeJoin a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional nutritional services that enhance patient mealtime experiences. This role involves providing physician-ordered nutritional support while ensuring patient preferences and dietary needs are met with accuracy and care.Key ResponsibilitiesEfficiently obtain meal orders from patients and visitors via telephone, accurately entering them into the menu processing system.Verify meal orders align with diet prescriptions and process diet requisitions.Coordinate communication between nutrition services, patients, and nursing units, addressing any meal service concerns.Maintain accurate electronic records and assist dietitians with consultations and reporting.Serve meals professionally and assist patients in using the meal ordering system.Assess patient capabilities to utilize ordering systems and communicate needs to appropriate staff.Manage pantry supplies on nursing units and alert staff to patients requiring assistance with eating.Record calorie counts and collaborate effectively with dietitians.Coordinate meal assembly during tray line processes, ensuring accuracy and quality of all food items.Ensure timely delivery of food carts to nursing units and maintain food safety standards.Communicate with food service staff and leadership to uphold patient satisfaction.Initiate meal assembly, placing condiments and ensuring food items meet quality standards.Operate cooking equipment safely and follow recipes and plating guides consistently.Maintain sanitation and freshness of all food products and assist with meal delivery and cleanup.Education and ExperienceA high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Experience in nutrition services or food handling is beneficial.Work EnvironmentThis full-time position operates on the 2nd shift with rotating weekends and holidays, serving a regional healthcare community in the Midwest.