SUMMARY

Serves food on patient tray assembly, in cafeteria, and at catered events. Washes dishes, utensils, pots, equipment, walls, floors, cabinets, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Sets up, washes, cleans and refills tray assembly line positions. 
2. Portions/serves food, using correct utensils for portion control. 
3. Picks up and returns soiled dishes to dish room. 
4. Prepares dishes for washing, washes them in the dish machine and puts them away. 
5. Operates, cleans, and sanitizes equipment. 
6. Cleans floors, walls, cabinets, etc. 
7. Removes garbage/boxes/grease from department. 
8. Obtains supplies and returns unused supplies to proper storage area. 
9. Washes/sanitizes pots. 
10. Makes/deliveries late trays, patient nourishments/coffee services/and assists with catered events.
11. Manages own time in a productive and reliable manner completing work assignments on time. 
12. Completes appropriate volume of work while maintaining quality standards.
13. Organize work procedures to general acceptable levels of productivity.
14. Completes own work as required and will assist others as needed.
15. Cooperates with coworkers and management to maintain a harmonious environment. 
16. Adjusts work schedule to accommodate changing priorities.
17. Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner
18. Utilizes proper body mechanics in all job functions.
19. Follows established emergency, infection control and/or universal precautions procedures as required.
20. Maintains work area and equipment according to standards and policies.
21. Attends mandatory in-services related to safety and/or infection control.
22. Supports and participates in department quality improvement activities.
23. Provides quality improvements, which enhance effectiveness and efficiency of department. 
24. Provides courteous service to internal/external customers in all activities.
25. Offers assistance to internal/external customers as appropriate and/or refers customers to appropriate individual or department.
26. Communicates in a professional manner emphasizing objectivity and non-judgmental viewpoints.
27. Assists in solving customer problems in a cooperative manner.
28. Performs other related duties as assigned.

COMPLIANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to Loretto Hospital’s compliance standards as they appear in the Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. 

• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Hospital regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. 
• Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or GED (high school equivalent).

Equivalent to high school education.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, “Job Duties” are essential job functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.