Dining Assistant- UPMC Washington Nutritional Services

UPMC; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Dining Assistant to join their caring team. In this role, you will play a vital part in meal preparation and service, ensuring that patients receive nourishing and appealing meals tailored to their dietary needs. You will work in a supportive environment alongside dedicated professionals, where your contributions truly matter. If you have a passion for food and a desire to help others, this is an excellent opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of patients while enhancing your skills in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Responsible for patient meal service and ensuring dietary restrictions are met.
• Completes competency in technical skills and patient care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for patient meal service, including tray assembly and delivery.
• Reports dietary information to team members and assists dietitian.

Skills

Meal Preparation

Customer Service

Understanding Dietary Restrictions

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

**Join Our Caring Dining Team!** As a dining assistant in our hospital, you’ll play a key role in meal preparation and service, ensuring patients receive nourishing and appealing meals in their rooms! Work alongside a dedicated team in a supportive environment where your contributions matter! If you’re passionate about food and helping others, apply today!**

The Dining Assistant is 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. The Dining Assistant is responsible for meeting and maintaining established food service protocols.

Responsibilities:

1. Accountable and 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.
2. Is familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations and assists dietitian with monitoring of patients who are NPO, on liquid diets or need to have intake recorded.
3. Accurately reports information to members of the department team and other members of Washington Health System.
4. Completes and demonstrates competency in all technical skills and patient care procedures as delegated according to established Washington Health System Core Dining Assistant Skills & Responsibilities.

Schedule: Rotating daylight and afternoon shifts between 5AM-7PM, including but not limited to 5AM-1:30PM, 5:30AM-2PM, 6AM-2:30PM, 10:30AM- 7PM, and 3:30PM-7PM. Must be available to work between 5AM-7PM. Rotating days, holidays, and weekends required.

Internal Posting Dates: 10/22/24-10/29/24