Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.74 - $20.76
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Dental Insurance
Employee Discounts
Professional Development
flexible schedule
Job Description
Georgetown University Hospital is a leading healthcare institution renowned for its commitment to patient care and excellence in medical services. As part of the MedStar Health network, it is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare while fostering an environment of respect, empathy, and professionalism. The hospital offers a range of services that emphasize patient-centered care, innovation, and community involvement, making it a trusted name in healthcare management and patient wellness.
This job opening is for a Food Service Associate position within Georgetown University Hospital’s Food and Nutrition department. This role plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive their mea... Show More
This job opening is for a Food Service Associate position within Georgetown University Hospital’s Food and Nutrition department. This role plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive their mea... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 1-2 years food preparation experience
- knowledge of a variety of foods their preparation and serving etiquette
- ability to handle heavy workload
- basic knowledge of sanitary methods used in food preparation and safety precautions
- ability to follow directions and understand instructions
- basic mathematical skills
- courteous and tactful in dealing with customers
- ability to exercise good judgement and initiative
- must meet competency requirements for patient dietary needs
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- knowledge of therapeutic diets
- 1-2 years food preparation experience
- ability to follow directions
- basic mathematical skills
- courteous and tactful in dealing with customers
- ability to exercise good judgement and initiative
- knowledge of food preparation and serving etiquette
- knowledge of sanitary methods and safety precautions preferred
- ability to meet patient dietary competency requirements
Job Duties
- Makes daily rounds to assigned Nursing units communicates with staff and patients collects menus and checks menus for accuracy and completeness
- assists patients in meal selection and completion of menu as needed taking preferences and special diets into account
- enters menu selections for non-catering floors into the Computrition system prints out menus and meal tickets and distributes to appropriate persons
- assembles meal trays while strictly adhering to mealtime schedules affecting service to patients and customers
- accurately serves trays ensuring delivery to the appropriate person at the right time while observing patient privacy
- ensures food items placed on trays meet standards for appearance temperature and accuracy
- collects patient meal trays and documents food intake as ordered
- answers phone calls from Nursing Units for last minute diet changes and communicates changes to Catering Associates
- performs dipper and runner position responsibilities and works in dish room
- follows recipes for salad sandwich and dessert preparation
- sets up dessert and sandwich beverage refrigeration and snack and condiment stations including hot food items and disposable products
- verifies cashier’s box and properly programs register before meal service
- maintains orderly uniform and personal grooming habits while working efficiently as a team member
- sets up and prepares food for catering events per established orders and timeframes
- delivers necessary materials and food to appropriate areas
- ensures food items utensils and decorative items on tables meet standards
- handles customer service complaints and informs appropriate management
- maintains proper sanitation standards by daily cleaning and sweeping and mopping kitchen and food prep areas
- processes completed catering slips for correct and immediate billing
- exemplifies commitment to caring and patient safety standards
- assumes other appropriate duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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