United States Job Openings

State of Delaware

Dietician Assistant

New Castle

September 12, 2024

Introduction
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Summary Statement
This incumbent will keep diet cards current by recording patient admission, transfers, discharges and diet changes. Maintains manual or computerized files and records. Advises other food service personnel of the substitution and correct serving portions of the substituted item. Receives requests for nourishments and special request items from the nursing stations and supervises the preparation and delivery of same. May assist in writing regular menu. May write or assist in writing modified diet menu and diet patterns. May provide other food service personnel with on-the-job and/or in-service training.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Keeps diet cards current by recording patient admission, transfers, discharges and diet changes. Maintains manual or computerized files and records.
  • Reviews patients' menu requests for compliance with their diet and makes necessary changes or adjustments as required.
  • Prepares modified diet and regular food counts by calculating the number of patients on each particular diet.
  • Advises cooks and personnel preparing meal trays as to the proper preparation and serving portions of modified diet food. Makes substitutions for food items on the menu which may not be in stock. Advises other food service personnel of the substitution and correct serving portions of the substituted item.
  • Receives requests for nourishments and special request items from the nursing stations and supervises the preparation and delivery of same.
  • May assist in writing regular menu. May write or assist in writing modified diet menu and diet patterns.
  • May provide other food service personnel with on-the-job and/or in-service training.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Dieticians Assistant
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
  • Knowledge of food preparation and portion control.
  • Knowledge of special diets such as low sodium or mechanical soft.
  • Knowledge of nutritional value of foods.
  • Knowledge of math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, or decimals.
  • Knowledge of record keeping.
Conditions of Hire
Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.
This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources.
DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at State Jobs.Delaware.gov.
Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.
The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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