Receive delegation and gather information.

1. Obtain written or verbal delegation for an allied health activity from the Dietitian.
2. Obtain information from relevant sources and delegating Dietitian, according to organisational policy and procedures.
3. Discuss and confirm with delegating Dietitian therapy, treatment plans programs and work health and safety (WHS) requirements.

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Process the person's menus or meal orders according to organisational procedures.

1. Complete admissions records, transfers and discharges.
2. Distribute menus to the person, or use electronic meal ordering systems, including supplements.
3. Provide guidance to the person, to ensure that meal choices are consistent with the individualised plan.
4. Provide assistance to the person with specific cultural or religious requirements and report issues beyond the scope of role to supervisor.
5. Assist the person to complete menus or meal orders ensuring they comply with individual and general meal guidelines within scope of role.
6. Record and provide feedback regarding food preferences and poor menu or meal choices to delegating Dietitian or nurse.

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Assist food services and dietetics with meal checking and menu processing and Implement nutrition support services.

1. Collate menus and meal orders and report menu items to designated areas for preparation.
2. Provide information to support the delivery of menu items chosen by the person, according to organisational procedures.
3. Confirm meal orders against the person's individualised plan as delegated by a Dietitian, or other Allied Health Professional.

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Prepare and deliver nutrition supplements.

1. Prepare, supply and deliver nutrition supplements according to organisational procedures and delegating Dietitian’s instructions.
2. Discard out of date nutrition support items and information.
3. Report any significant wastage in accordance with scope of role and organisational requirements.
4. Maintain the workplace in a clean and tidy order to meet workplace standards.

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Comply with personal hygiene standards and food safety program.

1. Prepare nutrition supplements and provide support services according to the food safety program.
2. Identify and report processes and practices that are not consistent with the food safety program.
3. Take corrective action according to the food safety program and within scope of role.
4. Comply with personal hygiene requirements of the food safety program.
5. Report health conditions or illness according to the food safety program.
6. Wear clothing and footwear for food handling tasks in accordance with the food safety program.

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Communicate changes in meal order.

1. Document changes to the person’s admissions, transfers or discharge.
2. Document changes to the person’s meal order including meals for a person receiving diet therapy or nutrition support.
3. Process meal orders for food services.
4. Provide information to support the delivery of chosen menu items to the food service.

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Contribute to broad food service and menu evaluation.

1. Collect the personal satisfaction feedback, using standard and validated tools.
2. Regularly monitor overall levels and changes in the person's satisfaction.
3. Provide feedback regarding overall levels and changes in levels of satisfaction in accordance with organisational procedures.
4. Use feedback from the person to contribute to revision of menus in accordance with organisational procedures.

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