Assists patients with menu selections based on identified dietary needs, available meal choices, and a prescribed nutrition program / system.
Prepares and serves food at an assigned location, while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Assists patients with making appropriate menu selections based on their identified dietary needs by utilizing the available meal choices and prescribed nutrition program.
Interacts with patients, families, and hospital staff in a friendly, welcoming, and professional manner.
As applicable, makes recommendations to patients and families based off of basic dietary restrictions and needs
Answers basic dietary and nutrition questions in relation to the available menu selections / options.
Retrieves and documents patient food orders, prepares trays for service, delivers meal trays and other food related requests.
Ensuring patient orders are accurate and complete.
Retrieves patient trays post meal in a timely fashion.
Prepares and serves food, cleans, and sanitizes kitchen and equipment, and ensures proper food storage in assigned location.
Sets up trays prior to meal service, ensuring quality and timeliness.
Prepares food sections as needed.
Maintains proper Joint Commission and HACCP food safety policies and sanitization procedures for service and for clean-up, including washing of dishes and equipment.
Sanitizes and cleans kitchen and service area and dining room tables per daily, weekly, and monthly guidelines.
Ensures food is properly stored and handled and takes and records food temperatures as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of Federal Sanitation regulations concerning facilities, equipment, and utensils.
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of dish machine, ovens, steamers, slicers, freezers, and refrigeration.
Basic knowledge of nutrition and ability to learn about specialized menu requirements.
Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner.
Ability to multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
Strong verbal communication skills for positive interactions with patients.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to read, write, and utilize a designated Nutrition Program system, under the direction of certified Registered Dietitian(s)required.
Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on established work schedule required.
ServSafe Food Handlers certified required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Previous work experience in food services is preferred.