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• Teams with unit personnel to ensure the timely delivery of meals to patients in accordance with defined service standards.

• Ensures that meal trays and all components are accurate and attractively presented.

• Ensures patients receive the food items they desire, including special requested items within the parameters of the patient’s diet order.

• Opens packages and arranges items on trays for patients when needed.

• Communicates with nursing staff regarding patients who require special assistance with feeding.

• Ensures all trays are retrieved at the end of meal service and returned to the kitchen or loaded onto transport carts for delivery to the kitchen.

• Enters patient food preferences into the card file section of the diet software system.

• Performs updates and backup procedures when software systems or interfaces are unavailable.

• Provides written reports following each meal period to the team leader or manager and immediately communicates concerns related to food quality, menu selections, or meal service.

• Delivers between-meal nourishments to patients as required.

• Actively participates in Unit Practice Councils and other meetings to identify solutions and resolve issues related to patient dining services.

• Monitors patient satisfaction and addresses concerns related to food services.

• Serves as a liaison between dining services and nursing units regarding patient dining services.

• Maintains frequent interaction with patients and families and exemplifies excellent customer service.

• Uses portable technology devices to review menu options and assist patients in selecting meals that meet the requirements of their diet order, including allergies, intolerances, and cultural or religious needs.

• Keeps clinical dietitians informed of patients with special dietary requirements so alternative meal options can be provided when necessary.

• Provides patients with information regarding menu ordering processes, diet specifications, and meal distribution.

• Receives calls and communication from patients and nursing staff regarding special requests or changes to patient diet orders.

• Communicates regularly with nursing staff regarding anticipated changes in patient status such as admissions, transfers, discharges, and diet changes (NPO to eating and vice versa).

• Observes patient intake at each meal and informs clinical dietitians of patients with limited intake.

• Inventories floor stock as needed.

• Monitors the use of enteral food supplies.

• Helps ensure that supplies needed to support food and nutrition services are maintained on the unit.

• Monitors supply usage and reports changes in needs to the appropriate personnel to ensure required products are available.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.

• At least two years of college preferred.

• Previous hospitality experience preferred.

• Experience working in a high-volume operation preferred.

• Fast food experience does not qualify.

• Demonstrated skills in customer service, critical thinking, problem solving, and written and verbal communication.

• Ability to make sound judgments while quickly processing information.

• Proficiency in computer and web-based software applications, including the ability to adapt to regular changes in systems and processes.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.

• Ability to push and/or pull carts weighing up to 250 pounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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