Job Details
* Accurately prepares food trays for general and therapeutic diets and prepares special diet foods as necessary. Verifies trays for accuracy.
* Prepares and delivers items, such as trays or snacks, as requested by patient care units or patients.
* Deliver/collect daily menus and assist patients with ordering
* Record meal intakes of patients
* Maintains tray line in a clean, neat and organized manner and puts clean dishes and utensils away.
* Collect soiled trays and utensils from dining room tables and transport them to dish washing area.
* Wash dishes, clean equipment, wipe off dining room and worktables, clean utensils, pots and pans; mop floors in dietary as schedule and as necessary.
* Clean and maintain kitchen, storage areas and food preparation equipment. Wash, sanitize, and store trays, dishes and utensils
* Disposes of trash and garbage in appropriate manner and as needed.
* Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment
* Use meal program to enter new patients and adjust diet orders as needed
* Set up serving line with cold foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc. according to the menus and as instructed
* Stock and store food items Maintain a level of food and supplies adequate for the next meal and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies
* Follow HAACP guidelines. (Temps, dating, etc)
* Report hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and incidents, as necessary.
* Other duties as assigned.
* Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty
* Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements. Maintains professional growth and development.
* Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
* Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.
* Reports to work on time as scheduled; adheres to policies regarding notification of absence.
* Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings.
* Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
* Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
* Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
* Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable.
* Consistently demonstrates Guest Relations skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact.
* Consistently follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures.
* HIPAA: Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with HIPAA privacy laws, follow hospital policy in provision of patient confidentiality. Able to identify patient confidentiality issues and reports to proper hospital personnel immediately.
* Compliance: Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with standards set forth in Kindreds Code of Conduct, Kindred policy and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable standards.
* Basic computer knowledge.
* Knowledge of equipment utilized.
* Appropriate telephone communication skills.
* High School Diploma or GED preferred.
* Prior food service or customer service experience preferred.
* Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and great interpersonal skills.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
* Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure
* **Benefits & Recognition** Our goal is to offer valuable compensation and incentive programs that enables us to attract, reward, retain, and motivate highly qualified individuals. Compensation can include bonus plans and recognition for going above & beyond.
* **Healthcare** We offer a variety of Health Savings Account (HSA) and PPO plan options.
* **401(k) Plan** Employees can contribute pre-tax dollars through payroll deduction.
* **Paid Time Off** Your work/life balance is important to us. We offer our employees a flexible Paid Time Off program.
* **Wellness Program** We offer tools, resources and support for weight loss, stress reduction, smoking cessation and making overall healthier choices.
* **Community** Community involvement is consistent with our company's principles and with our mission of customer service and quality care.
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