Nutrition Technician Food Service Worker Acute Eating Disorder Unit PRN

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Job Summary

Under general supervision assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs. Assists in planning and producing meals based on established guidelines teach principles of food and nutrition or counsel individuals.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in conducting nutritional assessments of individuals including obtaining and evaluating individuals dietary histories to plan nutritional programs. (30%)
• Assist in planning menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection preparation or menu planning based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines. (30%)
• Assist in researching food nutrition or food service systems. Analyze menus or recipes standardize recipes or test new products. (20%)
• Assist in planning and referring of patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care. (20%)

Education:

• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program required

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years experience

Licenses:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Oral Comprehension. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  
• Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem only recognizing that there is a problem.
• Category Flexibility The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
• Attention to Detail being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Adaptability/Flexibility being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
• Concern for Others being sensitive to others needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5% and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

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 Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados 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 185000 individuals and 67000 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.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.