Host/Hostess - Part Time

About the role

To provide a high quality dining experience to patients which meets their nutritional requirements and service expectations. The Host/Hostess acts as the liaison between patients and food service and nutrition through daily patient interactions and coordinating patient nutritional needs between nursing units and dieticians, as well as kitchen staff. The Host/Hostess assists patients with room service when appropriate and delivers meal trays to assigned patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient nutritional needs between nursing units, dieticians, and kitchen staff
• Assist patients with room service when appropriate
• Deliver meal trays to assigned patients

Requirements

• Ability to speak, read, and write English clearly and proficiently
• GED/High School Diploma preferred
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a customer service position
• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in a food service establishment
• Working knowledge of a PC/Microsoft Windows
• Participates in orientation and continuing education
• Updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise

Skills

• Typing skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of menus, food, and diets
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently to complete tasks
• Ability to problem solve to meet customers' needs
• Friendly and cheerful demeanor at all times reflecting a culture of healing and service excellence
• Ability to handle stressful situations

Work environment and hazards

Industrial and Clinical Setting – Exposure Class I or II.

Physical demands

Light to medium work involving standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling.

Pay

$16.20 – $23.50 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education.