Dietary Assistant

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HireQuest Bossier City

Dietary Assistant

Shreveport, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities
    • Reviewing patients' dietary requirements and preferences and discussing them with Dieticians to develop healthy menus and nutritional care plans.
    • Preparing individual dietary menus based on patients' medical conditions, physical health, preferences, and distastes.
    • Assisting with meal preparation and serving.
    • Inspecting special diet trays to ensure they comply with the dietary restrictions.
    • Monitoring patients' eating habits and reporting problems with swallowing, chewing, or loss of appetite.
    • Counseling and educating patients and their families on proper nutrition.
    • Assisting the Cook with determining kitchen supplies and stock for the day, as well as checking and maintaining stock levels.
    • Assisting with cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining areas.
    • Maintaining current knowledge of recent health food trends and cooking techniques.