Patient Meal Service Assistant

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 3,467,000 - 3,651,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai is seeking a hospital food service worker to prepare and serve patient food trays, handle food production for special events, and manage dishwashing and sanitation across multiple units. The role includes delivering trays, logging patient meal preferences, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position requires punctuality, the ability to lift and transport items, and strong teamwork to support patient satisfaction and hospital

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Computer proficiency and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact with patients and staff and perform service recovery.
• Detail oriented with good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to cleaning of work areas, washing of equipment/utensils, sweeping/mopping, garbage removal, deliveries and collections of food truck, cashiering, etc.
• Log patient meal requests and preferences using bedside menu entry system handheld device.
• Deliver trays, retrieve soiled trays, answer pages, and remain available to patients at meal times to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Safe Food Handling

Detail oriented

Patient/customer service

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Handheld menu entry device

Job description

Mount Sinai is seeking a hospital food service worker to prepare and serve patient food trays, handle food production for special events, and manage dishwashing and sanitation across multiple units. The role includes delivering trays, logging patient meal preferences, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position requires punctuality, the ability to lift and transport items, and strong teamwork to support patient satisfaction and hospital