Patient Dining Associate

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Patient Dining Associate is responsible for processing all patient menus and diet orders according to department procedures. This position ensures that all patient food service requests are processed promptly and that menus prepared for patients are individualized to specific diets. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to read, write and communicate in English is required. LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in healthcare foodservice is preferred. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens along with infectious diseases. Exposure to wet, humid hot and /or cold conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and extreme heat. Requires frequent standing and stooping, as well as pushing and lifting moderately heavy to heavy things. The employee m...