• Adjusts and corrects menus according to diet order and patient preferences.
• Clarifies incomplete or ambiguous diet order efficiently.
• Initiates discussion for need of supplement/nourishment with patient and refers to MD/RD to place order for supplement/nourishment in electronic medical record.
• Performs intake analysis (calorie counts) as assigned.
• Effectively uses computer software/electronic medical record to perform diet office functions and clinical activities.
• Maintains clean and organized work area.
• Obtains patient food preferences and effectively handles patient/customer requests and complaints.
• Discusses patient concerns/problems with the dietitian effectively and timely.
• Prepares dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of foods for hospital patients.
• Tallies quantities of specific foods, such as vegetables and meats, to be prepared in kitchen.
• Processes new diets and changes as required.
• Communicates patient needs to appropriate staff while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• May prepare and deliver formula and special nourishments to unit pantries.
• Tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, check production, and keep records in order to accurately plan production requirements and requisition supplies and equipment.
• Participates in tray line and food temperature monitoring as assigned.
• Will clean and sanitize work stations and equipment and must follow all Sodexo, client and regulatory rules and procedures.
• May produce small to large batch goods using advanced and full range of classical and contemporary cooking, plating and garnishing techniques.
• Under minimal supervision, independently performs cooking duties in preparing food items to be served to customers.
• May take inventory, and / or enter inventory into the production
• Performs PI/CQI projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training.
• Complies with all Denver Health HACCP policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Complies with all Denver Health safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Understands and follows all policies and procedures.
• Assists in ensuring a safe working environment throughout the facility for all employees.
• Works with patients and EDO unit staff to ensure satisfaction in such areas as quality, service, and problem resolution.
• Maintains key control of operations and responsible for activities to ensure opening, closing and daily procedures are completed.
• Provides the highest quality of service to customers at all times.
• Supplements patient’s trays as needed.
• Stocks pantry and kitchen as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred nutrition, dietetics or culinary arts.
• Actively pursuing associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or culinary arts.
• One year in hospital, extended care facility or food service preferred.
• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.
• Basic food-handling skills.
• Knife skills training required.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Computers and Technology- Microsoft Office Suite.
  

• Associate's Degree
  

• ServSafe Food Certificaiton
  

Location
Conversion

Shift

Work Type
Intermittent

Salary:

$18.70 - $25.34/hr

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 18 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison and Safety, a Public Health department, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. As an EOE, Denver Health does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.