Per Diem Dietetic Assistant

Under the direction of the Nutrition and Dietary Supervisor 2, this position is responsible for processing and verifying diet orders, ensuring therapeutic accuracy based on the diet order, including infant and tube feeding formulas and fortified breast milk orders. This position modifies patient menus, generates cost reports, production sheets, forecast reports and tallies. This position will work in the diet office, diet kitchen, breastmilk storage rooms, and on nursing units, including direct contact with patients to identify food service-related concerns. This position will assist in identifying patients with nutritional concerns when interviewing patients for daily and next day menu choices, food preferences and food allergy information, monitoring tolerance of diet and nourishments, and providing basic diet information within limits of the diet order. This position will incorporate the patient's food requests into the patient's file in Computrition and may assist in entering the patient menu choices and all food preferences. Responsible in providing and promoting high quality and personalized customer service. This position will obtain and honor food choices and preferences, deliver meals and snacks in a timely manner. Incumbent is responsible for explaining basic nutrition education to patients. Accurately follows appropriate patient identification procedures and diet orders. Utilizes current food service ordering software and technology with proficiency. Utilizing pars set forth by supervisor, determine if additional product is needed to maintain adequate floor stocks. Retrieve product or deliveries from remote location. Independently manages time with the utmost efficiency and responds promptly to patient requests. Responsible for handling all concerns related to meal service, verifying accuracy of orders, quality of presentation, and the provision of solutions through service recovery. This position is responsible for understanding the precision in measuring and weighing in standard and metric systems, a scale/balance, and graduated cylinders and other equipment needed to prepare infant and adult enteral formulas, fortified expressed breast milk, nourishments, ketogenic and modified textured diets. This position will be responsible to maintain storage, rotation, and intake documentation of expressed and donor breast milk. This position will be responsible for maintaining supplies and ordering donor breast milk. This position is also responsible for cleaning and sanitizing all equipment and working areas. This position works collaboratively with the Dietitians, Diet Technicians, Food Service Staff, Diet Office Staff and Nursing Staff.

Apply By Date 6/20/2025

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Experience in food service environment
• Customer service experience to assist patients and cooperate with other staff members and convey a helpful, positive attitude.
• Experience with reading recipes, food ingredient labels and allergen labels.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with standard and metric units of measurement.
• Ability to communicate clearly (oral and written), respond in a timely manner, listen attentively.
• Interpersonal skills to interact effectively in person, in writing and on the telephone with patients and a diverse range of people at various departments in the healthcare system.
• Ability to utilize computers, iPad or tablets and software, including emails and patient electronic health records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree, bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience as Dietetic Assistant in a healthcare environment.
• Experience and knowledge of food service ordering/operation management software.
• Experience and knowledge of diet restrictions, therapeutic diets, food allergies, nutrient analysis of food items and recipes.
• Ability to use expertise to precept and evaluate undergraduate nutrition students.
• Be an advocate of nutrition through informal teaching to medical students, interns, residents and nurses.

Key Responsibilities

• 85% - NUTRITIONAL CARE OF THE PATIENTS
• 15% - PARTICIPATES IN QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Department Overview

Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) provides for all Food Services and Clinical Nutrition needs for the UC Davis Health Sacramento campus and network of primary and specialty care practices in the greater Sacramento region. We inspire health and healing in our community through sustainable and nourishing food. FNS provides food services to patients, staff and visitors at UC Davis Health and clinical nutrition services for patients.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $36.15
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 120
• UC Job Title: DIETETIC AST PD
• UC Job Code: 008637
• Number of Positions: 2
• Appointment Type: Staff: Per Diem
• Percentage of Time: 20%
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8 hour
• Location: Surgery & Emergency Serv PAV (HSP010)
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: No
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Twisting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Must be willing and able to work variable shifts (including weekends and holidays), hours, and to rotate to various units/areas/locations throughout UCDH to meet the operational needs of the Department.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

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