Nutritional Services Aide

Pana Hospital; Pana (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pana Community Hospital is seeking a dependable Nutritional Services Aide to support daily food service operations and provide quality service to patients, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient meal service and tray-line duties, preparing and delivering meals, and maintaining a clean and organized department while following food safety and hospital procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to interact courteously and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital staff.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and assist coworkers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient meal service and tray-line duties.
• Prepare and deliver meals to patients.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, equipment, and work areas.
• Assist with catering and the homebound meal program.
• Stock supplies and maintain a clean, organized department.
• Follow established food safety, sanitation, infection control, and hospital procedures.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary Range: $15.50- $20.15 (Based on Experience)

Department:Nutritional Services

Job Title:Nutritional Services Aide

Status:Non- exempt; Full Time

Hours:Varies

Salary Range:$15.50- $20.15 (Based on Experience)

Pana Community Hospital is seeking a dependable and service-oriented Nutritional Services Aide to support daily food service operations and provide quality service to patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include assisting with patient meal service and tray-line duties, preparing and delivering meals, cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, equipment, and work areas, assisting with catering and the homebound meal program, stocking supplies, and maintaining a clean and organized department. The Nutritional Services Aide will follow established food safety, sanitation, infection control, and hospital procedures while providing courteous and compassionate service to patients and working cooperatively with department staff.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Ability to read, write, and understand English.

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Previous food service experience preferred but not required; on-the-job training provided.

Good communication and customer service skills.

Ability to interact courteously and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital staff.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and assist coworkers as needed.

Ability to follow established food service, sanitation, infection control, safety, and hospital policies.

Ability to assist with patient meal service and tray-line operations.

Ability to properly clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, equipment, and work areas.

Ability to assist with catering and homebound meal program activities.

Ability to maintain and properly store department supplies and equipment.

Ability to maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies.

Ability to remain calm, courteous, and professional when handling stressful or changing situations.

Dependable and punctual with the ability to complete assigned duties accurately and in a timely manner.

Willingness to participate in required training, educational programs, and in-service meetings.

Ability to adapt to changing departmental needs and assist in other areas when needed.

Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform duties requiring reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Ability to work around cleaning agents and chemicals and in an environment where latex exposure may occur.