Catering Associate

Position Summary

Responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units, e.g., menu

selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, special requests and needs,

in-between meal food delivery. Communicates and addresses patient food

issues/concerns and needs to Food & Nutrition Services. Interacts with Nursing

in regard to patient nutrition needs or requirements as well as unit food service

needs. Assists dietician with monitoring of patients who are NPO, on liquid diets

or need to have intake recorded. Reacts 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

on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within

guidelines of diet order limitations. Responsible for quality service reflected in

internal or external patient satisfaction survey results on assigned units.

Qualifications

• Education:
  
  

High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Must have the ability to

read, write and speak English, follow written and verbal instructions and

complete simple computational skills.

• Training and Experience:
  
  

Experience in health care environment is desirable but not required.

Strong Verbal Communication, Reading And Writing Abilities Required. Be

able to interact with patients and staff congenially. Proficient in basic

mathematical skills.

VI. Unusual Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Exposure to loud noise, slippery and wet surfaces, which require safety
  
  

equipment. Frequently exposed to moving objects. Rarely exposed to

hazardous material chemicals, vibration, potential electrical hazard,

potential burns, requiring special clothing and/or safety equipment.

• Must be able to see objects closely, as in reading, on a continuous basis.
  
  

Must be able to see objects far away continuously. Must be able to

discriminate color continuously. Must be able to perceive depth

continuously.

• Must be able to give and receive verbal communications on a continuous
  
  

basis. Must be able to read written communications on a continuous

basis. Able to compose written communications frequently.

• Able to lift objects weighing less than 10 pounds or less frequently, 20-30
  
  

pounds occasionally. Able to carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less

occasionally.