Job Description

Join, stay, and grow with Benchmark. Connect with your calling!

The Commons in Lincoln, a premiere campus of Benchmark, is looking for a Part Time Diet Technician to join our team!
As a uniquely skilled resource on the team, you will put your passion to work and be set up to thrive among a supportive, diverse, and compassionate team that is committed to caring and delivering top tier service. Offering specialized training and educational programs, we will empower you to explore your interests and professional growth. We invite you to find purpose in your career, gain lifelong relationships and experience the power of human connection by transforming the lives of seniors! We encourage you to Apply today.

Key Responsibilities
• Nutritional Assessment: Work alongside registered dietitians to assess patients' dietary needs and develop personalized nutrition plans.
• Menu Planning: Assist in planning menus that meet the dietary requirements of patients, considering their medical conditions and preferences.
• Patient Education: Educate patients about their nutritional needs and guide them on making healthier food choices.
• Food Service Management: Ensure food service operations comply with nutritional, safety, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of patient dietary orders, admissions, discharges, and transfers in diet office software systems.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with clinical staff and other healthcare professionals to address patients' nutritional needs and monitor their progress.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides dining service to Residents, guests and family members as needed.
• Prepares trays and serves food according to menus and following therapeutic diet orders.
• Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
• Follows daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Maintains all side stations and dining areas using the “clean as you go” policy.
• Keeps work areas clean and maintains sanitary conditions.

Requirements

• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
• Must have knowledge of dietary procedures and related Health Department regulations and guidelines for food service operations
• Must be able to serve food and beverages for residents in a prompt and efficient manner
• Be able to lift up to 50lbs.

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays
• Discounted Meal Program
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms
• Associate Referral Bonus Program
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match*
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits*
• Tuition Reimbursement Program*
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*