Dietary Technician

Job description

Overview The Dietary Technician is an integral part of the nutrition care team and will act in a pivotal role as a liaison between Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Food Service team at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Under the guidance of the Clinical Nutritionist, the incumbent will institute basic nutrition plans, including individualized menu plans and monitors intake and acceptance of meals, snacks and supplements; calculate nutrient intake; counsel patients and families on specific diets; and assist with tracking expenses and helping control the cost of food service. Responsibilities: - Ensure that all patients requiring meal trays have an age/skill appropriate daily menu that is nutritionally complete and is entered into the CBORD Diet Order System based on diet order from Epic. Ensure all menu selections are entered correctly into CBORD and patient tray delivery accurately reflects those selections. Adhere to Johns Hopkins Food Service deadlines for meal orders. - Monitor and order bulk and individual snack supplies through the Cater Trax online ordering system. Monitor and receive formula requests and supplies. Maintain paperwork for both Johns Hopkins Food Service team and the Nu...