Patient Catering Associate - Optional

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive shift differentials

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking a Patient Catering Associate at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati. The role focuses on patient meals, menu selections, tray assembly, delivery and pick up, while upholding safety and dietary guidelines.

You will collaborate with dietitians and nutrition staff to meet patient needs and accommodate dietary restrictions. The position emphasizes service excellence, teamwork, and flexibility with the evening shift and weekend work.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required or read Bachelors in related field not needed.
• 1–2 years experience in a related field preferred and beneficial.
• Able to read and perform basic math calculations and demonstrate reading/writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Works in patient meal service, menu selections, and tray assembly.
• Delivers trays, communicates dietary needs to dietitian and supervisor.
• Maintains safety and sanitation procedures per HAACP standards.
• Supports removing and restocking trays and responding to patient requests.

Skills

Reading proficiency

Basic math

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1–2 years related experience

Job description

***Patient Catering Associate - Good Samaritan Hospital***

Make a difference every day as a Patient Catering Associate at TriHealth. Join a compassionate, servant led team committed to excellence in patient care service while working in a supportive, high-energy environment.

We offer career growth opportunities,a comprehensive benefits package, and competitive shift differentials as appropriate for your shift worked.

Location

• Good Samaritan Hospital

Schedule

• Optional/PRN position
• Evening shift: 3pm-8:30pm
• This position works every weekend

Incentives & Benefits

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

This PRN position is not eligible for TriHealth benefits.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent relevant experience or 1 year in prior TriHealth Nutrition role is acceptable in lieu of minimum education (Required)
• 1 - 2 years experience in a related field (Required)
• Able to read and perform basic math calculations, reading and writing skills

Job Overview

This position is responsible for patient meal service, menu selections, process menus, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, disassembling of dirty trays, food preparation, special requests and needs, in- between meal food delivery, cleanliness of trayline stations and equipment, and restocking trayline. This position also communicates and addresses patient food issues/concerns and needs to area dietitian and nutrition supervisor, and assists dietitian with fluid intakes, etc. This position needs to be familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations, food/allergy and is responsible for quality service reflected in internal or external patient satisfaction survey results on assigned unit The tasks outlined above may not be exclusive to one task and other daily tasks may be asked to be performed by your reporting manager. Job routines which include times of specific daily tasks will be provided.

Job Responsibilities

• Works assigned area always keeping Service Excellence And customer service a priority.
• Performs all assigned tasks accurately, willingly, and on time
• Follows all sanitation procedures per HAACP standards
• Build and deliver patient trays and ensure all safety processes are being adhered to when completing task

Working Conditions

Bending -
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating -
Continuous Learning -
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication -
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Rarely
Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently Reading - Frequently
Sitting - Occasionally
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Occasionally
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Consistently
Color Vision - Occasionally Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected todemonstrateand live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS

Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who canassist

Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS

Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS

Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS

Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and activelyparticipating.

Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS

Acknowledge wins andfrequentlythank team members and others forcontributions.

Show courtesy and compassion with customers, teammembersand the community