Foodservice Worker (Flex)

Geisinger; Barre (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre performs as a liaison between patient care units and the Department of Foodservices, distributing and explaining patient menus and assisting with diet-appropriate menu selections. You will set up and deliver meal trays and snacks, working collaboratively with nursing to provide the best patient experience.

This is a per diem, flexible-hours role with no benefits. Using a computer or iPad, you’ll input menu selections while considering diet orders, allergies, and

Qualifications

• Ability to use computer or iPad to enter patient menu selections.
• Must be able to calculate fluid restrictions and diet patterns.
• Experience in food service or customer service preferred.
• Works collaboratively with nursing and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Distributes and explains patient menus and assists with diet-appropriate selections.
• Delivers, passes and collects meal trays and late trays.
• Uses the menu system to enter selections considering allergies and preferences.
• Stocks unit kitchens and maintains floor stock levels.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Customer Service

Mathematics

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (GSWB)

Shift: Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: No

Job Summary: Functions as the liaison between the patient care units and the Department of Foodservices. Responsible for distribution and explanation of patient menus, assisting patients with diet appropriate menu selections, setting-up and delivering meal trays and snacks, working collaboratively with nursing and the clinical team to provide the best possible patient experience.

• Establishes a rapport with patients (i.e., provides patients with general information regarding the services of the Foodservice Department).
• Responds to patient and customer needs in an appropriate, positive, manner with the goal of maximizing patient/customer satisfaction.
• Uses computer or iPad to enter patient menu selections into our menu system with consideration for: diet order, allergies, nourishments, food and beverage preferences and dislikes, and other specialized information.
• Must be able to calculate fluid restrictions and specialized meal patterns according to diet requirements.
• Delivers, passes and collects meal trays and late trays from patient rooms and designated retrieval areas following established infection control policies.
• Assists patients with tray set up if needed.
• Works with members of the clinical team to ensure that patient concerns and/or special needs are met.
• Inventories and/or stocks unit kitchens to maintains floor stock at appropriate par levels.
• Monitor dates of floor stock and rotates product when stocking.
• Performs cleaning assignments in designated areas.

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details:

• This is a Flex position (per diem, hours as needed). Non-benefits eligible.
• Hours will vary based on department staffing needs.
• Prior experience with food handling preferred (prep, serving, cleaning, customer service).

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Preferred)

Skills:

Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Mathematics, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.