Description

• Process menus correctly by placing appropriate food items on patient trays during meal service.
• Delivers meal trays to patient rooms visually checking identification bracelet and calling patients name with affirmative response.
• Strips, cleans, and sanitizes patient carts using approved procedures.
• Rinses, washes and sanitizes dishware and utensils according to Board of Health Regulations.
• Sets up and delivers patient late trays within 30 minutes of notification.
• Checks pantries for soiled trays, after meal service and at the end of shift.
• Prepares and delivers patient nourishments based on menu rotation and patient diet.
• Selects appropriate foods for therapeutic diets when preparing patient trays and late trays.
• Controls food portions through the use of appropriate sized utensils and measuring devices.
• Correctly records dish machine and refrigerator temperatures. Reports abnormal temperatures to supervisors to initiate corrective action process
• Cleans, sanitizes and stocks milk and ice cream units daily and as needed.
• Picks up and delivers p.o. supplements from pharmacy, for patients daily.
• Stocks tray line before and after meal service and as needed.
• Cleans all work areas, walls, equipment, and storage areas after use according to department’s policy and procedures.
• Checks with supervisor or clinical staff before making menu substitution.
• Maintains a clean self and work area and practices Infection Control (hand washing) for protection of self and patients.
• Uses all necessary food service equipment as needed using proper safety precautions and operation procedures.
• Promptly reports food shortages or potential food shortages to supervisor.
• Follows sanitation procedures when handling utensils and food items 100% of the time.
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or its equivalent, preferred.
• One year of experience in healthcare food and nutrition services preferred and clerical experience preferred.