Ambassador Meal Tray Delivery - MidCity Full-Time

Baton Rouge General; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Baton Rouge General is seeking a Nutritional Care Ambassador to bridge nursing units and the Nutritional Care Department, ensuring patients' dietary needs are accurately communicated and met. This role emphasizes compassionate service and meticulous data handling in a hospital setting.

You will assist with menu selections, document dietary changes, and ensure timely, safe meal delivery while upholding infection control standards and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and courteous team player with strong communication skills.
• Experience in food service or patient nutrition support preferred.
• Knowledge of dietary restrictions, patient safety, and HIPAA compliance.
• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Visit assigned patients to assist with menu selections and offer alternatives.
• Record diet changes and complete menu selections within timelines.
• Communicate accurate menu data to food production staff.
• Monitor nourishment inventory and deliver labeled nourishments.
• Prepare patient trays and set up tray lines per dietary guidelines.
• Deliver and retrieve meal trays with attention to etiquette and patient satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment with infection control adherence.
• Report patient concerns to the Clinical Nutritionist.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work in fast-paced settings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Job Category Food Service
• Employee Type Full-Time

Description

Are you passionate about bringing comfort and nutrition to those who need it most?

What We’re Looking For:

Compassionate and courteous team player with strong communication skills

Experience in food service or patient nutrition support preferred

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Knowledge of dietary restrictions, patient safety, and HIPAA compliance

Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced healthcare settings

Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient care

Familiarity with basic infection control and food safety standards

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

At Baton Rouge General our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.

A comprehensive benefits program for you and your family.

Professional development and support.

Various employee perks include generous paid time off, flexible positions, and our Baton Rouge General Fit! program.

We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state.

What You Will Do:

As a Nutritional Care Ambassador, you will serve as a vital link between nursing units and the Nutritional Care Department, ensuring each patient’s dietary needs are communicated and met with care and accuracy. Your role includes:

Visiting assigned patients to assist with menu selections and offering alternative food choices.

Recording diet changes and completing menu selections within scheduled timelines.

Compiling and communicating accurate menu data to food production staff.

Monitoring and delivering labeled nourishments to nursing units and maintaining nourishment inventory.

Preparing patient trays and setting up tray lines according to dietary guidelines and portion standards.

Delivering and retrieving meal trays with attention to etiquette and patient satisfaction.

Maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe work environment, including correct equipment use and adherence to infection control protocols.

Reporting patient concerns to the Clinical Nutritionist and completing all other assigned duties.

What Sets BRG Apart:

At Baton Rouge General, we are a community of compassionate, caring individuals who set the bar when it comes to healthcare excellence. Our mission is to preserve and restore health, one person at a time. From clinical to non-clinical – what you do here matters.

With over 600 licensed beds between three campuses, Baton Rouge General offers the full spectrum of care from delivering newborns to providing end of life support through hospice. With clinics located throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas, our physician group provides patients with comprehensive care and a full suite of specialties, including internal and family medicine and specialty care.

Additional Information

• Shift times: 6:00a - 6:30p with rotating weekends