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Patient Dining Associate II

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Opportunities are available for all skill levels from entry-level positions to licensed and/or ... This position also serves as a trainer for new Patient Dining associates. Must attain ServSafe ...

Patient Dining Associate

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$15.50 - $19.50/hr

Come join us at Barnes-Jewish Hospital as a Patient Dining Associate. DAILY PAY AVAILABLE ... Opportunities are available for all skill levels from entry-level positions to licensed and/or ...

This is an entry-level management opportunity , ideal for a new Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist ... Oversee daily patient dining operations , including tray line, meal assembly, and delivery services

This is an entry-level management opportunity , ideal for a new Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist ... Oversee daily patient dining operations , including tray line, meal assembly, and delivery services

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Patient Dining Associate

BJC HealthCare

Saint Louis, MO • On-site

$17 - $21.07/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago


BJC Healthcare rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 228 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

184th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Additional Information About the Role
Do you enjoy working with others? Do you enjoy helping others? Come join us at Barnes-Jewish Hospital as a Patient Dining Associate.
DAILY PAY AVAILABLE
  • Full Time
  • Must Be Able to Work AM & PM Shifts
  • Rotating Weekends and Holidays
  • Assembling Trays
  • Delivering Trays to Patients

Overview
Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
The Department of Food and Nutrition at Barnes-Jewish Hospital consists of Patient, Retail and Catering Service areas on both the North and South Campus.¿ This includes patient meal and Clinical Nutrition Services, Queeny Tower Restaurant, three Cafeterias and three Coffee Bars.¿ It is the role of the department to serve the needs of patients, visitors and employees with excellent customer service.¿ Our qualified staff services the patients' nutritional needs during their hospital stay according to specified guidelines to improve their clinical status and assist in the healing process.¿ Opportunities are available for all skill levels from entry-level positions to licensed and/or certified management positions.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Performs patient meal service for the Department of Food and Nutrition. Responsible for patient meal service on assigned units. This includes menu selections, tray assembly, catering rounds, tray delivery and retrieval, recording of intake/calorie counts, special requests, galley/floor stock maintenance, and nourishment delivery. Communicates directly with nursing to obtain updated diet orders. Responds to patient, family and nursing needs.
Responsibilities
  • Delivers patient meals to assigned areas, documents meals and calorie intake and rounds on patients in accordance to department expectations.
  • Assembles meal trays and menus in accordance to guidelines.
  • Communicates patient diets, delivery of meals and special requests with patient care team.
  • Maintains an organized and stocked galley.

  • Minimum Requirements
    Experience
  • No Experience

  • Supervisor Experience
  • No Experience

  • Preferred Requirements
    Education
  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Benefits and Legal Statement
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    At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary
    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs
    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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    BJC Healthcare, situated in Saint Louis, MO, US, is one of the largest healthcare organizations in the United States. Launched in 1993, BJC encompasses 15 hospitals and multiple health service organizations covering the metropolitan St. Louis area, mid-Missouri and Southern Illinois. This healthcare titan's services cover a vast field, from community health and wellness, to pediatric care, to advanced specialty care. BJC is well-known for its two nationally recognized hospitals, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital, both affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine. Its mission revolves around improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves through leadership, education, innovation, and excellence in medicine.

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    Health care and social assistance

    Company size

    10,000+ Employees

    Headquarters location

    Saint Louis, MO, US