STUDENT ASSISTANT - DIET OFFICE

Job Description and Duties

The Non-Tenured Intermittent Student Assistant (Diet Office) will be directed by the Dietetics Assistant Director in Nutrition Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Prepare weekly diet menus. Complete diet menu changes.
• Process diet orders into Diet Line, Modified Sack Lunch, Regular Line, and special nourishment instructions, including renewal orders.
• Maintain patient diet kardexes.
• Check accuracy of modified diet trays for all meals. Offer substitutes as needed.
• Maintain patient attendance records.
• consult Nutrition Services staff regarding modified diets during and in between meal service/sack assembly tray line/regular tray line/on unit meal service.
• Maintain accurate nutrition records

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Working Conditions

Maximum of 1500 hours per year.

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

• Candidates must provide proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in a Nutrition or Food Service Management program . This may include a copy of unofficial transcripts. Proof of enrollment must include candidate’s name, the name of the school, and semester/quarter of enrollment. Please ensure that the birthdate and social security number are redacted from the transcripts.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
• Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here )
• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc)
• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• ScholarShare (college savings account)
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

These webpages are intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base, and length of appointment.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - Candidates must provide proof of application for, or enrollment as a student in a Nutrition or Food Service Management program. This may include a copy of unofficial transcripts. Proof of enrollment must include candidate’s name, the name of the school, and semester/quarter of enrollment. Please ensure that the birthdate and social security number are redacted from the transcripts.