Patient-Centric Hospital Catering & Nutrition Associate

Frederick Health; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Employer 403B retirement plan with 1:1

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Frederick Health is seeking a Catering Associate to deliver personalized meal service to hospitalized patients, including NPO/tube-fed individuals. Responsibilities include assisting with bedside menu selections, dietary needs, and special requests using an electronic device, plus tray assembly, delivery, and dishware clearing.

The role requires interaction with patients, nursing staff, and dietitians, adherence to FH compliance, and support of FH mission and values in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of food service experience with customers/patients.
• Proficiency with basic computer software including Word/Excel/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Aware of FH diets and guidelines for appropriate options.
• Records patient selections using computer-based menu system.
• Works directly with patient in selecting meals, including late admits.
• Interacts with Nursing to ensure diet prescriptions are met.
• Maintains accurate information for each patient on assigned unit.
• Follows HACCP guidelines when assembling and distributing food supplies.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook Email

API

Meditech

Computrition

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Frederick Health is seeking a Catering Associate to deliver personalized meal service to hospitalized patients, including NPO/tube-fed individuals. Responsibilities include assisting with bedside menu selections, dietary needs, and special requests using an electronic device, plus tray assembly, delivery, and dishware clearing.

The role requires interaction with patients, nursing staff, and dietitians, adherence to FH compliance, and support of FH mission and values in a fast-paced hospital