Food Service Attendant - Patient Services

Luminis Health; Lanham (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for dedicated individuals to support their Food and Nutrition Services Department. This role involves assembling and delivering patient trays, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring a courteous interaction with patients. No prior experience is necessary, making it a great opportunity for those looking to start their career in healthcare. Join a team that values support and teamwork, while working in a physically engaging environment. Your contributions will directly impact patient satisfaction and care quality.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• No prior experience required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver patient trays according to dietary guidelines.
• Clean equipment and work areas to maintain hygiene standards.
• Respond promptly to patient and nursing requests.

Skills

Reading and Writing

Following Instructions

Customer Interaction

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Spectralink phone

Job description

Position Objective:

Supports the goals and objectives of the Food and Nutrition Services Department by performing the functions of various areas including: cafeteria, sanitation, food production, diet office catering, tray assembly, and tray passer.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Assembles patient trays according to dietary guidelines and following the guidelines for proper portions.
2. Delivers trays to patients accurately and efficiently.
3. Interacts with patients in a professional and courteous manner.
4. Assembles floor stock onto carts using requisition list consistently.
5. Cleans equipment, floors, walls, and ceilings of assigned areas.
6. Operates Spectralink phone efficiently.
7. Responds to patient and nursing requests immediately.
8. Unloads dirty dishes and trays from carts and place them in the dish machine.
9. Transports carts to and from the kitchen safely.
10. Operates kitchen and transportation equipment according to instructions.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

The minimum level of education and experience for this position includes:

• Demonstrated ability to read and write and follow written and oral instructions.
• No experience required.

Required License/Certifications:

• None

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will not be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands – Heavy

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The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.