Patient Meal Delivery Ambassador - Bluebonnet Full-Time
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
work-life balance initiatives
Safe working environment
Job Description
This job opening is with a reputed healthcare facility known for delivering superior patient care and maintaining the highest standards in clinical nutrition and dietary services. The organization is committed to fostering a supportive and professional environment for its employees while ensuring comprehensive nutritional care to its patients. This company operates within the healthcare industry, specifically focusing on clinical nutrition as an integral part of patient recovery and health maintenance.
The position being offered is a Patient Menu Assistant, which plays a pivotal role in enhancing the patient experience through personalized dietary support. This is a full-time position... Show More
The position being offered is a Patient Menu Assistant, which plays a pivotal role in enhancing the patient experience through personalized dietary support. This is a full-time position... Show More
Job Requirements
- Preferred previous food service experience
- Preferred high school diploma or GED
- Must maintain knowledge of and adhere to HIPAA regulations
- Must maintain knowledge of and adhere to safety practices
- Ability to follow infection control and aseptic techniques
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to complete assignments efficiently and accurately
Job Qualifications
- Previous food service experience preferred
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- Understanding of safety and infection control policies
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to professional ethics and customer service
- Ability to follow established procedures and protocols
- Basic knowledge of food handling and nutrition principles
Job Duties
- Assists patients in completing menus
- Visits all assigned patients for menu selection and offers accepted alternate food selections requested
- Reviews patients' files and records diet change to assure efficient timing of service
- Completes patient menu selection assignment within designated time frame
- Compiles menu information for use by kitchen personnel in food preparation
- Notifies Clinical Nutritionist of any patient concerns
- Monitors and delivers nourishments to assigned nursing unit
- Prepares nourishment orders and restocks as needed
- Assures that the stock level of nourishments is always maintained at adequate levels
- Ensures that nourishments are labeled and reflects expiration date
- Monitors and records temperature on nourishment refrigerators on assigned nursing units
- Sets up tray line according to established procedures and ensure proper temperatures of food under refrigeration and in steam tables
- Places appropriate food on trays according to menu and diet requirements 100% of the time
- Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures
- Consistently checks completed trays for appearance and arrangement
- Deliveries food carts to the patient floors on a timely basis
- Serves trays to patients according to rules of etiquette and company policy
- Picks up trays from each room after meal
- Records percentage of food eaten by patient on the kardex 100% of the time
- Returns food carts to the kitchen according to the established schedule
- Maintains working area according to established infection control/safety policies
- Maintains a safe and sanitary work area at all times
- Utilizes kitchen equipment appropriately and safely
- Follows proper procedures and uses aseptic techniques for isolation patients
- Observes sanitation procedures before handling utensils and food items
- Performs all other duties as assigned
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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