Host/Hostess- Main Kitchen

Location: Hershey, PA

About the role

Responsible for electronically receiving, reviewing, and processing patient diet orders, menus, and diet requests for patients on assigned units. Correct menus to match diet orders and process diet requests with patients. Assist patients with meal selections at bedside, reviewing and correcting choices, and passing diet information along to patients per prescribed diet. Responsible for the delivery and pick-up of patient trays, special requests, and needs in-between food delivery. Serve as a liaison between Nursing, Food Services, and the patient.

Responsibilities

• Electronically receive, review, and process patient diet orders, menus, and diet requests.
• Correct menus to match diet orders and process diet requests with patients.
• Assist patients with meal selections at bedside, reviewing and correcting choices.
• Deliver and pick up patient trays, special requests, and needs between food deliveries.
• Serve as a liaison between Nursing, Food Services, and the patient.

Requirements

• Six (6) months of hospitality and/or diet-related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience understanding and dealing with therapeutic diets in a hospital setting.

Benefits

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement plans, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Competitive Pay and Tuition Reimbursement.
• PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Virtual Benefits Orientation, and Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Pay

Shift differentials: $2.00/hour for evening shifts, $2.50/hour for night shifts.

Schedule

Full Time, 1.00 FTE, varied evening shift hours.