Hospital Patient Meal Service Specialist

Frederick Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Health is seeking a Catering Associate to provide personalized meal service to hospitalized patients of all ages, including those NPO or on tube feedings. You will assist with bedside meal selections, dietary needs, and meal delivery using an electronic device, and support tray assembly and cleanliness.

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating FH mission and compliance, following all regulatory requirements and FH Standards of Behavior.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer software including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook Email, API, Meditech, and Computrition.
• Must possess or be able to learn basic diet knowledge including modified diets; adapt menus accordingly.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail while providing excellent personalized service and resolving issues.
• Excellent verbal and oral communications skills to interact with patients, families, managers, and a diverse population.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Record patient selections using computer-based menu system or paper tickets as needed.
• Work directly with patients in selecting meals, including late admits.
• Coordinate with Nursing to ensure diet prescriptions are accurate and dietary needs are met.
• Maintain accurate and current information for each patient on assigned units.
• Assist dietitian with monitoring patients who are NPO, on liquid diets, or have calorie counts ordered; post calorie count tickets.
• Verify patient meals using two-patient identifiers and ensure timing of selections.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when assembling and distributing food supplies and use safety procedures.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Patient interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

API

Meditech

Computrition

Job description

Frederick Health is seeking a Catering Associate to provide personalized meal service to hospitalized patients of all ages, including those NPO or on tube feedings. You will assist with bedside meal selections, dietary needs, and meal delivery using an electronic device, and support tray assembly and cleanliness.

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating FH mission and compliance, following all regulatory requirements and FH Standards of Behavior.