Patient Nutrition & Meal Service Associate

Coffee Regional Medical C; Douglas (GA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA, is seeking a dedicated Catering Associate to take patient meal orders and ensure dietary requirements are met. The role also stocks nourishment rooms, delivers between-meal trays, and supports clerical tasks under supervision from the Dietitian.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nursing staff, maintaining tray records, and ensuring a clean, safe kitchen and service area for patients.

Qualifications

• Reads and understands the English language.
• Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes.
• Ability to process information and prioritize.
• Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed.
• Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed.
• Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting.
• Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices.

Responsibilities

• Visits with patients for meal selection.
• Reviews with patient diet needs and requirements.
• Operates the patient tray line during mealtimes.
• Monitors and stocks the nourishment rooms on the patient floors.
• Communicates effectively with nursing and dietician any patient concerns or comments regarding nutritional needs.
• Ensures patient surveys are completed daily.
• Assembles and delivers trays between meal service as required.
• Maintains accurate temperature and test tray records.
• Answers the phone for patient service for the department.
• Maintains the quality of food product during set up and service to the patient.
• Provides service recovery if needed.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment at work areas in the department.

Skills

Reads English

Critical thinking

High-stress performance

Prioritization

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Light lifting

OSHA guidelines

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

Technical or post-secondary education preferred

Job description

Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, GA, is seeking a dedicated Catering Associate to take patient meal orders and ensure dietary requirements are met. The role also stocks nourishment rooms, delivers between-meal trays, and supports clerical tasks under supervision from the Dietitian.

Responsibilities include coordinating with nursing staff, maintaining tray records, and ensuring a clean, safe kitchen and service area for patients.