Hospital Patient Meal Specialist

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Shelby (NC); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Program

Résumé du poste

Advocate Health is seeking a Food Service Worker to manage patient meals on assigned units, including menu selections, tray assembly, delivery, and special requests. Communicates dietary needs to Nutrition Services and coordinates with Nursing on patient nutrition considerations.

Role requires familiarity with modified diets, accurate timing, and adherence to dietary restrictions to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of modified diets preferred.
• Strong communication with patients and families.

Responsabilités

• Explain menu selections and diet options to patients and families with empathy and clarity.
• Assess age-specific safety issues for patients across all ages.
• Demonstrate knowledge of modified diets and dietary restrictions.
• Offer diet alternatives based on prescribed diets and cultural preferences.
• Observe birthdays/anniversaries with special meals or cake arrangements.
• Gather and process menu selections and diet orders.
• Calculate preparation times to meet temperature controls and service times.
• Ensure transport carts are delivered on time.

Connaissances

Menu explanations

Dietary restrictions

Patient communication

Temperature control

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Description du poste

Advocate Health is seeking a Food Service Worker to manage patient meals on assigned units, including menu selections, tray assembly, delivery, and special requests. Communicates dietary needs to Nutrition Services and coordinates with Nursing on patient nutrition considerations.

Role requires familiarity with modified diets, accurate timing, and adherence to dietary restrictions to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction.