FOOD SERVICE-PRN

This is a PRN, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves high-quality meals for patients, employees, and visitors in a timely manner.
• Stocks dining room and all departments.
• Delivers trays to the floor and patient rooms.
• Runs diet report and patient diet cards.
• Adheres to correct portion control and follows the diet manual.
• Cleans lettuce and vegetables.
• Records items and amounts sent on tickets and submits meal receipts.
• Submits accurate time cards.
• Follows policy and procedures regarding recording temperature; takes and records temperature.
• Works safely and promotes a safe work environment.
• Politely communicates with patients to find out likes and dislikes.
• Answers the phone professionally.
• Takes breaks per policy and attends mandatory meetings.
• Washes, sorts, and puts away dishes per departmental policy.
• Cleans and organizes all kitchen and pantry walk-ins.
• Empties trash containers, sweeps and/or mops floors.
• Wraps silverware and puts away supplies in appropriate areas.
• Rotates stock and refills condiment bottles.
• Sanitizes bottles and shakers daily.
• Checks expiration dates.
• Receives payment by proximity card, cash, check, or credit/debit cards.
• Answers customers’ questions and provides information in a friendly manner.
• Ensures continual compliance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations.
• Participates in mandatory in-services.
• Identifies and accesses systems to report abuse of employees and/or patients.
• Adheres to policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and risk management.
• Communicates observations/concerns to the Dietary Manager during regular meetings.
• Determines special dietary requirements of late admissions and ensures the patient’s nutritional needs are met.
• Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.
• Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.
• Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.
• Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.
• Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper sanitation procedures.
• Prior institutional cooking experience.
• Previous cashiering or retail sales procedures experience.

Pay

Compensation range: $20.43 to $26.65 per hour.