Diet Control Assistant

University Hospital

Full-time Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
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Location
newark, nj, United-States
Posted
July 03, 2026

Job Description

Diet Control Assistant

The primary purpose of the Diet Control Assistant position is to provide infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients with quality Food & Nutrition services, operational information; and serves as the liaison between the patient care unit(s) and the Department of Food & Nutrition. Delivers all meals/food items to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in designated patient care unit(s) within specified time frames. Performs in a caring, conscientious and confidential manner toward patients, family members, visitors, colleagues, staff and students. Maintains individual patient care electronic Card files and coordinates interdepartmental communications.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

  • Maintains electronic patient card files.
  • Modifies menu to comply with diet order prescriptions/meal patterns.
  • Formulates patient meal supplements and nourishments.
  • Delivers m...