Room Service Assistant - Main Food and Nutrition - Full Time - Evening

Responsibilities

• Delivers Room Service meal trays to patients with speed and accuracy.
• Creates goodwill for the department by greeting the patient/guest with a smile.
• Follows tray delivery script for entering patient room and follows proper hand hygiene protocol.
• Verifies 2 patient identifiers prior to delivering meal tray.
• Assists with meal set-up as needed, including moving bedside table within reach.
• Confirms accuracy of meal order and provides patient with excellent customer service.
• Reports any patient complaints/concerns to a FANS Manager.
• Provides timely notification to nursing unit of prepared trays for insulin patients prior to delivering tray to the patient.
• Delivers Room Service guest trays to appropriate patient room.
• Collects cash payment for guest tray and returns promptly if change is needed.
• Confirms accuracy of meal order and provides guest with excellent customer service.
• Returns soiled tray carts to dishroom for proper cleaning and sanitation.
• Maintains clean and sanitary conditions in food service areas.
• Handles food properly during service.
• Follows HACCP principles and complies with hospital and Health Department standards.
• Completes and documents daily, weekly and monthly cleaning assignments.
• Reports any safety concerns to a FANS Manager.
• Attends meetings as required to enhance knowledge, job skills and communication within the department.
• Follows acceptable practices related to: safety, sanitation, infection control, quality control, and customer relations.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or needed.
• May assist in other areas as relief.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 2 years of related work experience. Health care experience preferred.
• REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Related food service knowledge and skills. Customer service skills. Basic reading, writing and math skills.