Dietary Aide (Neurobehavioral Unit)
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Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Overview
The Neurobehavioral Unit (NBU) is a unique 16- bed unit dedicated to the assessment and treatment of children and young adults with severe treatment-resistant behavioral disorders. The NBU serves patients with a variety of diagnoses including: autism spectrum disorder developmental delay intellectual disability sleep disorders seizure disorders feeding disorders stereotypic movement disorder with self-injurious behavior and various genetic metabolic and chromosomal disorders. The NBU has served patients from across the country and around the world offering a specialized integrated and targeted application of behavioral and pharmacological interventions.
The Dietary Aide (NBU) is an integral part of the Neurobehavioral Unit (NBU) and the nutrition care team and takes a pivotal role in acting as a liaison between Kennedy Krieger Institute and the food service vendor/contractor.
The Dietary Aide coverage is needed Monday through Friday from 4:30p-6:30p and Saturday and Sunday from 7:30a-9:30a 11:30a-1:30p and 4:30p-6:30p.
*You are welcome to apply for any of the 2-hour shifts options.
Benefits You Will Receive
- $10500/year tuition advancement/reimbursement for employees earning undergrad and graduate degrees (pro-rated for 16-39 hours/week)
- 50% college tuition grant for dependents up to $32000/year for eligible employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week who have 5 years of service or more.
- Student loan repayment for employees budgeted 30-40 hours per week ($100 per month up to $10500)
- Medical Dental Vision (active the month after you attend HR) most places make you wait 3-6 months)
- Enhanced Mental Health Benefits
- 401K Automatic 3% employer-funded base contribution with additional 1.5%-3% based on years of service
- Sick and Vacation accrual upon first day of work
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (Child Care Spending Account)
- $2000 for each eligible child through the age of 6; $600 for each child age 7-10
- Free secure and monitored parking
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all patients requiring meal trays have an age/skill appropriate daily menu that is nutritionally complete and is entered into the electronic diet order system based on diet order from Epic. Adhere to food service vendor or contractor deadlines for meal orders. Update NBU diet log/meal chart in pantry.
- Educate and provide information to patients and their families to assist them in completing menus.
- Interact with NBU Medical Nursing and/or Psychology staff as needed to meet the nutritional needs of patients
- Adhere to all food safety and pantry guidelines to maintain a safe and clean environment for meal delivery.
- Store foods per protocol (i.e. first in first out) and maintain proper expiration dates. Properly store label and date food brought in from outside. Maintain temperature logs for patient refrigerator freezer and sanitizer. Ensure proper operation of all appliances.
- Conduct and oversee meal prep to include cutting up of food adding appropriate utensils and beverages and checking tray for accuracy and compliance with diet order/food allergies. Clean and sanitize all silverware.
- Participate in performance improvement data collection and evaluation.
- Attend in-service opportunities to maintain updated knowledge of the food service tray line snack supplies and menu services that must be accessed by Kennedy Krieger Institute personnel.
- Liaise with the food service vendor/contractor and Kennedy Krieger Institute staff for daily matters.
Qualifications
Must possess and maintain ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
High school diploma GED or equivalent required.
General experience/exposure to clinical food service management and nutritional care in a healthcare setting preferred.
Minimum pay range
Maximum pay range
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Preparation Experience
- Food Service
- Kitchen Experience
- Dietary Aide Experience
- Serving Experience
- Cooking
- Dietary Department Experience
- Sanitation
- Food Production Experience
- Meal Preparation
About Company
Kennedy Krieger Institute improves the lives of children and adults with special health challenges through interdisciplinary hospital services and outpatient, community, education and research programs.
