Food Service Worker II - Per Diem

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking a per diem Food Service Assistant to deliver meals to patients, assist with meal ordering, and ensure diet accuracy. You will document calorie counts and communicate with nursing and dietary staff to support patient care.

The role emphasizes accuracy, speed, and patient advocacy while maintaining infection-control standards and clean, organized nourishment areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in a food service or healthcare setting is valued.
• Ability to read and understand English and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to patients in a professional, courteous manner.
• Enter meal orders into CBORD and ensure diet accuracy.
• Maintain clean, organized nourishment kitchens and stock sheets.
• Record patient calorie counts and report to the Dietary Call Center.
• Support nurse and dietary staff to ensure timely meal delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer literacy

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college

Tools

CBORD

Job description

Job Summary

• Serves meals to patients in a professional, courteous and efficient manner
• consistently Adheres to hospital regulatory Requirements, including proper use of patient identifiers and Hand hygiene practices
• Instructs patients on meal Ordering system Following an established script
• Delivers the correct menu and related inserts (diet compliant) to patients in a timely manner
• assists patients and/or family members in placing meal Orders as needed
• assesses each patient’s ability to Utilize the meal Ordering system and Follows up with appropriate staff member If patient unable to Participate
• Delivers between meal nourishments directly to patients
• Expedites changes and/or diet compliant substitutes per patient requests - for diabetic patients, informs Nursing that tray has arrived and of intent to deliver
• Adheres to established infection control and isolation precaution policies
• Retrieves completed meals from patients’ rooms in a timely manner
• records nutrient intake from meals for patients on physician-ordered calorie counts
• Demonstrates speed, accuracy, and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Acts as liaison between the Nutrition and Food Service Department, the patient and the nursing units
• Enters meal orders into CBORD
• Mediates and takes ownership of patient concerns regarding meal service, ensuring resolution
• Serves as a quality assurance control point for every aspect of the Room Service program
• Maintains open communication with Call Center Representatives regarding patients food requirements
• Assumes the role of a patient advocate with respect to the Room Service meal delivery system
• Complete nourishment kitchen stock sheets and faxes or hand delivers to the Call Center
• Restocks food and non-food items according to established par levels stated on the nourishment kitchen stock sheet. Rotates perishables per departmental policy. Checks and records refrigerator temperature.
• Checks all assigned nourishment kitchen temperatures and fills out logs
• Completes nourishment kitchen stock sheets and faxes or hand delivers to the Call Center.
• Keep all nourishment kitchens cleaned and organized.
• Records calorie count information and gives to Dietary Call Center personnel
• Communicates with nursing and Food Service staff information that can improve meal service to patients
• Helps load and transport food trucks for patient tray service, as needed.
• Ensures that the food on the patient tray corresponds to the diet order and is listed on the tray ticket. Identifies potential problems and acts accordingly to follow through, including informing appropriate staff members.
• Performs other duties as requested

Qualifications

• High school or vocational school graduate preferred, some college preferred.
• 3-5 years of food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food service kitchens, including standards of safety and cleanliness.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, including the ability to read and understand English. Must be able to comprehend and take appropriate action quickly. Must be able to communicate in written and verbal form with clarity and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently, completing assigned tasks safely and correctly, demonstrating good time management skills.
• Ability to follow through on instructions
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills, ensuring all actions reflect program’s service goals. Must be able to take initiative and ownership of concerns, following up appropriately.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to team members and patients through flexibility and strong work ethic.
• Must demonstrate computer literacy, includingspeed and accuracy and the ability to learn and use new computerized systems.
• Must demonstrate excellent organizational skills, including ability to multi-task effectively, completing all tasks accurately and while maintaining customer service standards.
• Neat, professional appearance

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 2014 Washington Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Employee Type: Per Diem
• Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $17.71 - $23.55/Hourly
• Grade: 2

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EEO Statement: 4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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