Food Service Aide - PRN

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC; Florida; Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC in Florida is seeking a Food Service Aide to support patient meals and cafeteria service. The role collaborates with the culinary team to ensure meals meet recovery needs and dietary guidelines.

The PRN position emphasizes professionalism, accurate portioning, and friendly service to patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining sanitation and HIPAA privacy requirements.

Qualifications

• Food Handler's Certification required in Florida (or recognized in TX/AZ/FL).
• Experience in healthcare food service is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Assist cook with meal preparation and portioning.
• Plate and deliver meals to patients with accuracy and courtesy.
• Serve staff and visitors in the cafeteria and maintain a clean area.
• Wash dishes and uphold sanitation standards.
• Ensure patient dietary needs are met and maintain PHI privacy.

Connaissances

Food safety

Customer service

English communication

Formation

Food Handler's Certification

Description du poste

Description

Exalt Health, an acute rehabilitation hospital, provides an intensive rehabilitation program and admitted patients must be able to tolerate three hours of intense rehabilitation services per day. Focused on caring for patients with complex rehabilitative needs such as stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, medically debilitation conditions, neurological disorders, cardio-pulmonary amputations, orthopedic injuries, and multiple major traumas.

Position Summary

The Food Service Aide plays an important role in Exalt Health's patient care team, working collaboratively with culinary staff to ensure patients receive nourishing meals that support their recovery. This position requires a combination of food service skills, attention to detail, and a passion for providing excellent service to our patients, staff, and visitors. The Food Service Aide will assist the cook in various tasks, including meal preparation, plating, delivery, and clean-up, ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for all. In this role, you will interact directly with patients, delivering meals with a smile and ensuring their dietary needs and preferences are met. Your ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor will contribute to a welcoming and supportive atmosphere within the hospital.

Job Type:

PRN

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Food Preparation: Assist the cook in preparing meals according to standardized recipes and menus, ensuring proper portioning and adherence to dietary restrictions.
• Plating and Serving: Assemble patient meal trays accurately, following dietary guidelines and ensuring visually appealing meals. Deliver meals to patients in a timely and courteous manner.
• Cafeteria Service: Serve food to staff and visitors in the cafeteria, maintaining a clean and organized serving area.
• Dishwashing and Sanitation: Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment according to established sanitation procedures. Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Patient Interaction: Communicate with patients in a friendly and professional manner, addressing any questions or concerns they may have regarding their meals.
• Patient Privacy: Adhere to HIPAA regulations and maintain protected health information (PHI) privacy to safeguard patient confidentiality.
• Other Duties: Assist with food deliveries, stocking supplies, and other tasks as assigned by the Food Service Manager.

Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

• Hold a current Food Handler's Certification recognized in Texas, Arizona, or Florida.
• Experience: Prior experience in food service, preferably in a healthcare setting, is a plus.

Skills and Abilities, Proficiency and Productivity Standards

• Organizes and prioritizes tasks and projects, accurately completing job responsibilities within the specified time constraints.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Speaks and communicates English effectively in verbal and written format; writes legibly.
• Reading and comprehension at the level necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
• Works cooperatively with co-workers and other hospital employees
• Physical stamina for tasks that involve standing, bending, and lifting.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Basic food preparation skills, knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices, excellent customer service and communication skills.