Job Description
Job Overview:
Under the direction of management of the Nutrition department, this position is responsible to coordinate patient meal service food on all units of assigned teams. Ensure Catering Associates are adequately trained and units are properly staffed to provide service. Performs shadow reports and patient meal service visitations. Ensure communication of patient food issues/concerns are relayed between Food & Nutrition Services and Nursing. Interacts with Nursing in regards to patient nutrition needs or requirements. React accurately and effectively to all changes to ensure efficient timing of services, accuracy of physician's ordered modified diets. Is familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations. Ensures that Food Safety and Sanitation guidelines are followed at all times. Leads and participates in daily staff huddles. Responsible for quality service reflected in internal or external patient satisfaction survey results on assigned units. Must function as a team player and provide support between all areas of Nutrition and Nursing departments. Provides prompt, courteous, friendly service and performs Service Recovery.
Job Requirements:
High School Degree
Able to read and perform basic math calculations
Reading and writing skills
3-4 years experience in a related field
Job Responsibilities:
Other job-related information:
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting
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