Dietary Server: PT

What You Will Do

• Checks NPO status with Nursing utilizing Server Round Sheets.
• Checks for new admissions and/or diet changes.
• Counsels patients during introduction rounds and collects and completes menus with patients prior to each meal.
• Enters meal orders and delivers trays from holding cart on a continuous basis (follows scripting).
• Reads menus to patients as necessary.
• Communicates with nursing and dietitians regarding special patient needs/concerns.
• Checks unit floor supplies.
• Creates floor supply list based on par levels.
• Collects dirty trays from assigned units.
• Checks nursing units for soiled carts.
• Begins bringing carts to the dishroom.
• Documents intake of fluids, carbohydrates, and calorie counts.
• Breaks down dirty trays to be washed.
• Assembles and delivers floor stock orders for the assigned unit.
• Fulfills meal orders following Food Safety And Sanitation Guidelines.
• Delivers meals in a timely fashion.
• Makes reports on delays in service.
• Ensures that all trays are covered prior to delivery to patient’s room.
• Carefully pours hot beverages as trays are delivered.
• Cleans unit kitchen, including refrigerator/freezer, and microwave.
• Insures that all items are properly wrapped, labeled, and dated.
• Prompts frequent hand washing after handling soiled or contaminated items.
• Follows isolation precautions on patient doors; uses appropriate protective equipment.
• Collaborates with patients’ families when they cannot participate in room service.

What You Will Need

• Ability to read and write small letters and numbers.
• Ability to communicate and understand written and oral communication.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds and be mobile.
• Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain an accident free workplace, including ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of emergency codes.
• Ability to comply with OSHA regulations and CDC standard and transmission-based precaution recommendations and to utilize proper personal protective equipment.
• Ability to comply with provisions of applicable S.D.S. forms.
• Successful completion of a ninety (90) day probationary period.