Hospitality Associate | Per Diem/As Needed | Clifton Springs Hospital

Department: Food and Nutrition Services
Location: Clifton Springs Hospital, 2 Coulter Road, Clifton Springs, NY 14432
Hours: Per Diem / As Needed

About the Role

Responsible for the functions of the diet office and hospitality services, including the organization and input of patient/resident menus to ensure accuracy of diet orders, timeliness of meal delivery, and interdepartmental coordination.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between Food Services and all other departments regarding patient meals and diets.
• Deliver meals and nourishments according to established patient identification policies and procedures.
• Assist with all activities related to meal services.
• Apply knowledge of fluid restrictions, tube feeding, diet orders, and standards for restricted diets.
• Transfer medical record information into menu software to ensure diet, allergies, and modifiers are processed accurately.
• Communicate patient needs and concerns with patients, families, and clinical staff.
• Maintain a positive representation of Food and Nutrition Services through professionalism, hygiene, and uniform.
• Record and maintain unit refrigerator temperature logs according to facility standards.
• Answer and log all incoming calls to the nutrition office.
• Maintain the highest level of customer service as outlined by department and RRH Standards.
• Generate reports, tallies, calorie counts, nourishment labels, tray tickets, etc., and process information within established time frames.
• Ensure accurate delivery and filling of supplies to units as required.
• Maintain work areas in a safe and orderly manner.
• Attend and retain all staff meetings and in-service training.
• May be responsible for daily backup of menu software.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the department.

Schedule

Top candidates will be available for the following shifts:

• 6:30 AM – 2:30 PM or 11:30 AM – 7:30 PM with alternating weekends.
• Weekday evenings and alternating weekends may also be required.

Skills

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation preferred.

Qualifications

None required.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires frequent walking, standing, or squatting.

Pay

Pay Range: $16.25 - $18.00 per hour