What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietetic Asst-PD position at Catholic Health?
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, affiliated with Catholic Health, is located in Smithtown, NY on a beautiful 110-acre campus that includes a 290-bed community hospital, a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation facility, and a 60,000 sq. ft. medical office building. SCS is engaged with error reduction initiatives and on a journey to High Reliability. We have been recognized in superior care in stroke and sepsis patients, have also recently attained Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery, and have been designated as the only Baby Friendly hospital in Suffolk County.
Job Details
Assists clinical dietitians by coordinating patient menus, diets, and food production data for accurate tray service.
Responsibilities
Menu & Diet Management: Verifies diet orders, updates CBORD, and prints daily menus, tallies, and tube feeding lists.
Patient & Clinical Care: Manages room service requests, modifies meal plans for age-specific needs (pediatric to geriatric), and escalates complex issues to dietitians.
Communication & Support: Relays patient updates to kitchen staff, manages office supplies, and maintains a respectful, customer-focused environment.
Requirements
Education: High School diploma/GED preferred.
Experience: 1 year in food service 90-hour course (or equivalent).
Skills: Basic computer skills (CBORD experience preferred).
The rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.