Patient Dining Associate

Berger Health System; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kentucky is seeking a Patient Dining Associate to support patient meal service. You will help patients select meals, assemble and deliver trays, and ensure meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature.

You will interact with dietitians, nursing staff and associates to meet service standards, maintain safety, and contribute to patient satisfaction in a dynamic nutrition services team.

Qualifications

• No degree or diploma required
• HS diploma/GED preferred for individuals over 18 and not in high school
• 16- and 17-year-old individuals may apply with a valid work permit
• 18-year-old individuals enrolled in high school do not need a diploma/work permit to be considered

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with menu selections and meal orders
• Assemble, deliver and retrieve patient meal trays in a timely manner
• Maintain clear communications with dietitians, nursing and food service staff
• Prepare nourishments, stock stations, print reports and manage simple diet order changes

Skills

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Job description

## Patient Dining AssociateApply: HARDIN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Part time: Posted Today: JR157884**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**Responsible for working at an OhioHealth care site to provide services that include helping patients make menu selections, assemble, deliver and pick-up their meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team, responsible for patient safety and satisfaction goals by making sure meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature.**Responsibilities And Duties:**35% Responsible for patient satisfaction to include completing patient meal orders, assembling, distributing and retrieval of meal trays in a timely manner. Maintains clear and accurate communications at all times with dietitians, nursing and all OhioHealth associates. 30% Professionally interacts with patients, visitors and associates to meet or exceed preset service standards. 15% Cleaning and stocking work stations, pods, kitchen areas as assigned. 10% Using the computer software systems in department/hospital, enter preferences, print reports, labels for nourishments, and diet order change sheets. 10% Prepares and delivers nourishments, floor stocks, late trays and records temperatures of unit refrigerators. May be assigned to assist in other areas of the department as needed. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time**Minimum Qualifications:**No Degree or Diploma**Additional Job Description:****MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**16- and 17-year-old individuals without a high school diploma or GED will be considered only if they have a valid work permit.18-year-old individuals enrolled in high school do not need a high school diploma/GED/work permit to be considered.HS diploma/GED preferred for individuals over 18 and not in high school.**Work Shift:**Variable**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**As Needed**Department**Nutrition ServicesJoin us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry