Patient Food Service Host

AdventHealth; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Patient Food Service Host to join their compassionate team. In this pivotal role, you'll serve patients from diverse backgrounds, taking menu orders and delivering meals while ensuring compliance with dietary needs. You'll utilize a computerized diet application to enhance patient satisfaction and maintain accurate records. This position offers a chance to thrive in a supportive environment that values your unique contributions. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and speak conversational English.
• One year of technical experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve patients by taking menu orders and delivering food.
• Build relationships with nursing staff and ensure patient satisfaction.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Menu Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computerized Diet Office Application

Job description

Patient Food Service Host - AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

1. Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
2. Student Loan Repayment Program
3. Received Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part Time Days

Shift: 24 hours a week

Location: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204

The community you’ll be caring for:

At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.

The role you’ll contribute:

The Patient Food Service Host, under close supervision, serves patients of diverse ages, cultures, and backgrounds by taking menu orders in person and over the phone, utilizing a computerized diet office application and basic knowledge of therapeutic diets. Assembles tray and tray items and delivers food to patients. Builds and maintains strong relationships with Nursing and provides excellent customer service to patients and their families. Complies with the facility, Nutritional Services (NS), and regulatory standards. Participates in department process improvement efforts.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

1. Utilizes the computerized diet office application to guide and input patient menu selections to comply with the prescribed diet order.
2. Suggests complimentary menu items, condiments, and add-ons to comply with the diet order and improve patient satisfaction.
3. Verifies and reads back menu selections.
4. Maintains a record of patient preferences and pertinent information in the notes section of the patient’s account.
5. Utilizes bedside menu entry to record patient menu selections.

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent
2. Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English and understand food service terms.
3. One year of technical experience.
4. Servsafe certification preferred.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.