Nutritional Services (Dietary) Aide PRN

Kindred Healthcare; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team at a renowned rehabilitation hospital. This role offers the opportunity to prepare and deliver meals to patients, ensuring they receive the nutrition they need for recovery. Ideal candidates will possess strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a dedicated team committed to providing superior patient care and making a meaningful impact in the lives of those recovering from serious injuries or illnesses.

Qualifications

• Prior food service or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food trays for general and therapeutic diets.
• Clean and maintain kitchen and food preparation equipment.
• Stock and store food items for meal preparation.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023. A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital - Fort Smith, a 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy, is more than a job. It’s a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people who need continued care to recover completely.
You have specialized skills and our patients in the Fort Smith area need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

What you will do in this role:

• Accurately prepares food trays for general and therapeutic diets and prepares special diet foods as necessary. Verifies trays for accuracy
• Prepares and delivers items, such as trays or snacks, as requested by patient care units or patients
• Clean and maintain kitchen, storage areas and food preparation equipment. Wash, sanitize, and store trays, dishes and utensils
• Set up serving line with cold foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc according to the menus and as instructed
• Stock and store food items Maintain a level of food and supplies adequate for the next meal and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Prior food service or customer service experience preferred
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and great interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital – Fort Smith is dedicated to the treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness. Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.