Patient Dining Specialist — Day Shift, On-Call

900 Emory Healthcare; Kentucky; On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a patient food service assistant to support meal delivery on assigned units. You will assist with menu selections, tray assembly, delivery and pick up, and accommodate special requests to ensure patient satisfaction.

The role emphasizes accurate order handling, reading and following safety procedures, and effective communication with patients and staff. On-site, day-shift schedule with on-call expectations are included.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, families and associates of the organization.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including ratios and percentages.
• Ability to operate hospital computer systems managing patient-care records.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written or oral form.
• Ability to handle problems with multiple variables in standard situations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient food service on assigned units, e.g., menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, special requests and needs, in-between meal food delivery.

Skills

Reading documents

Writing & reporting

Public speaking

Basic math

Unit conversion

Hospital systems

Problem solving

Tools

Admission/Discharge System

Job description

Emory Healthcare is seeking a patient food service assistant to support meal delivery on assigned units. You will assist with menu selections, tray assembly, delivery and pick up, and accommodate special requests to ensure patient satisfaction.

The role emphasizes accurate order handling, reading and following safety procedures, and effective communication with patients and staff. On-site, day-shift schedule with on-call expectations are included.