PATIENT MEAL ASSEMBLY (DIETARY)

Blessing Health System; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement + matching

4 weeks paid time off (first year)

Wellness Center access 24/7

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Health System in Quincy, IL is seeking Tray Line Assistants to assemble patient trays, verify items against printed tickets, and assist in the dish room between meals. You will follow diet and allergy instructions, stock bulk items, operate the tray monitor (iPad) to promote/demote trays, and communicate with hosts to ensure timely deliveries.

You’ll help maintain a clean, sanitized work area and support the Food and Nutrition team in delivering high-quality patient meals.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal relationships
• Effective and respectful verbal communication
• Cleaning and sanitizing work space
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred)
• Completion of Food Safety CBL within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality food and attentive to a variety of diets
• Effectively managing time
• Other duties as assigned
• Assemble patient trays and check items against tickets
• Follow diet and allergy instructions
• Stock tray line area and rotate supplies
• Operate dish room equipment and assist between meals
• Use iPad to manage trays and coordinate deliveries
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work environment

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Stamina/Endurance

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Food Safety Certification/CBL within 30 days

Job description

PAY RATE: $15.50-$20.93
BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE + $2.00 SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL IF APPLICABLE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

• Retirement + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

Tray Line Assistants are responsible for assembling patient trays and assisting in the dish room between meal periods.

Tray Line Assistants are responsible for:

Reading printed tickets and ensuring the corresponding items are on the tray.

Understanding diets and following instructions related to diet or allergy information.

Filling bulk stock items, crates of milk, boxes of condiments, trays of food, and boxes of juice.

Assisting with cleaning dishes, washing carts, changing chemicals, and putting dishes away between meals.

Using an iPad to promote/demote trays through the tray monitor program and communicating with hosts when trays need delivered.

Ensuring quality food and compliance with diets when the checker is not present on the tray line.

Requires the use of abrasive chemicals and operation of heavy kitchen appliances/machinery.

Tray Line Assistants work on their feet for the majority of an 8 hour shift. They may be required to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, push and pull carts, lift and reach, lift and reach overhead, stand, walk, and twist repetitively throughout their shift. The Tray Line Assistant is required to fill a variety of stock ranging in weight from 5lbs to 50 lbs.

Tray Line Assistants are expected to provide a high level of satisfaction as it relates to the presentation and accuracy of patient orders. This position is directly responsible for preparing patient trays, stocking tray line area and maintaining a clean and sanitized work environment. The Tray Line Assistant is a highly visible representative of the Food and Nutrition Department and must exhibit all customer service standards as defined by the Food and Nutrition Department as well as those outlined and defined by Blessing Hospital mission and values.

Tray Line Assistants are required to have the following skills:

This position requires the ability to work many hours standing, reaching overhead, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying. This position will work in the dish room during times between meal periods.

This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Process (PIP) at Blessing Hospital.

Responsibilities:

Providing high quality food and attentive to a variety of diets

Effectively managing time

Other duties as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience:

REQUIRED:

Interpersonal relationships

Effective and respectful verbal communication

Cleaning and sanitizing work space

PREFERRED:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

License/Certifications/Special Requirements:

Completion of Food Safety CBL within 30 days of hire

PAY STATUS

Non-exempt hourly

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.