Patient Meal Service Specialist

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

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Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salem, Oregon, is seeking a Nutrition Services Associate on a full-time 36-hour schedule. You will deliver meals to patients, assist with menu selections, and maintain food safety and inventory standards.

This role involves teamwork with kitchen staff, clinicians, nurses, and call center teams; there is a lot of walking and a need for clear communication. Training and orientation support are provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals using standard procedures, ensuring patient safety through proper hygiene and identification practices.
• Assist patients and visitors with understanding and using the room service menu, ensuring selections align with dietary restrictions.
• Communicate clearly and positively with patients, families, and coworkers to enhance the overall patient experience.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff, clinical nutritionists, nurses, and call center teams to meet patient food and beverage needs.
• Expect a physically active role that includes a lot of walking throughout the facility during meal delivery and supply runs.
• Assist in the kitchen as needed between meal delivery times, supporting food prep, tray assembly, and other tasks to keep operations running smoothly.
• Support the training and orientation of new team members and contribute ideas for improving processes and patient satisfaction.

Job description

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics in Salem, Oregon, is seeking a Nutrition Services Associate on a full-time 36-hour schedule. You will deliver meals to patients, assist with menu selections, and maintain food safety and inventory standards.

This role involves teamwork with kitchen staff, clinicians, nurses, and call center teams; there is a lot of walking and a need for clear communication. Training and orientation support are provided.