Position Summary:

Responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units, e.g., menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, special requests and needs, in-between meal food delivery. Communicates and addresses patient food issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services. Interacts with Nursing in regards to patient nutrition needs or requirements as well as unit food service needs. Assists dietician with monitoring of patients who are NPO, on liquid diets or need to have intake recorded. Reacts accurately and effectively to all changes to ensure efficient timing of services, accuracy of physician’s ordered modified diets. Is familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations. Responsible for quality service reflected in internal or external patient satisfaction survey results on assigned units.

Qualifications:

A. Education:

High School diploma or equivalent. Must have the ability to read, write and speak English, follow written and verbal instructions and complete simple computational skills.

B. Training and Experience:

Experience in health care environment desirable, but not required. Strong verbal communication, reading and writing abilities required. Be able to interact with patients and staff congenially. Proficient in basic mathematical skills.

VI. Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

A. Exposure to loud noise, slippery and wet surfaces, which requires safety equipment. Frequently exposed to moving objects. Rarely exposed to hazardous material chemicals, vibration, potential electrical hazard, potential burns, requiring special clothing and/or safety equipment.

B. Must be able to see objects closely, as in reading, on a continuous basis. Must be able to see objects far away continuously. Must be able to discriminate color continuously. Must be able to perceive depth continuously.

C. Must be able to give and receive verbal communications on a continuous basis. Must be able to read written communications on a continuous basis. Able to compose written communications frequently.

D. Able to lift objects weighing less than 10 pounds or less frequently, 20-30 pounds occasionally. Able to carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less occasionally.