Patient Meal & Tray Service Associate

Advocate Health Care; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health Care Cleveland – Food and Nutrition is seeking a full-time Food Service Worker to support patient meals and nutrition services on assigned units. You will assist with menu selections, tray assembly, delivery and special requests while coordinating with Nursing and Nutrition Services to meet modified diets and timing requirements.

Responsibilities include clearly communicating menu options and dietary restrictions to patients and families, assessing safety considerations across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred or currently enrolled
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• Explain menu selections, diet options, and restrictions to patients/families
• Assess age-specific safety issues across patient groups
• Demonstrate knowledge of modified diets and related restrictions
• Offer menu alternatives within prescribed diets respecting cultural preferences
• Observe patient birthdays/anniversaries and arrange cakes or meals as needed
• Gather and process menu selections and diet orders
• Calculate preparation times to meet temperature and service deadlines
• Ensure transport retherm carts are delivered on time

Skills

Communication

Dietary restrictions

Education

High school diploma

GED preferred

Job description

Advocate Health Care Cleveland – Food and Nutrition is seeking a full-time Food Service Worker to support patient meals and nutrition services on assigned units. You will assist with menu selections, tray assembly, delivery and special requests while coordinating with Nursing and Nutrition Services to meet modified diets and timing requirements.

Responsibilities include clearly communicating menu options and dietary restrictions to patients and families, assessing safety considerations across