DIETETIC TECHNICIAN - 60006516

DIETETIC TECHNICIAN - 60006516 The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida's social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department's mission is to "work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency."FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as a Dietetic Technician within Food Services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Specific duties and responsibilities include: Compile information pertinent to residents' individual needs and adjust or alter menus in accordance with established procedures, using MealSuite software program. Correct patient menus for dietary restrictions, likes, dislikes, allergies and meal patterns. Operate computer terminal to review, post and extract dietary data, including all diet orders, following appropriate guidelines. Classify menu accordingly. This consists of approximately 1400 residents serving three meals per day. Does Total Quality Management Monitoring. Monitoring meals twice weekly, which consist of taking temperature of food in kitchen and in unit on two wards put in surveying resident on service, quality and quantity. Transcribe data pertaining to diet/snack order, resident transfers, admission and discharges. Post information on MealSuite and menus. Maintain liaison with residential units to assure continuity of service of residents and maintain open communication with Providers and Dietitians. Receive and post requests for late or early meal trays and missing trays. While on duty, follows and carries out Florida State Hospital and department safety practices and policies. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position: Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds Ability to walk and stand for a minimum period of 1 ½ hours at one time. Ability to operate a computer terminal to review, post and extract dietary data, including all diet orders, following appropriate guidelines Ability to transcribe data pertaining to diet/snack order, resident transfers, admission and discharges. Post information on computers and menus.