Patient Room Meal Delivery Aide

UNMH Jobs; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospitals is seeking a dedicated Food Service Assistant in Albuquerque, NM to perform routine kitchen tasks and deliver meals to patient rooms. The role involves stocking, tray assembly, and maintaining sanitary work areas according to state guidelines. This is a Full Time, rotating shift position.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of related experience; bilingual abilities are considered a plus. Heavy lifting and working in a hospital environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Requires 6 months of related food service experience.
• Nonessential: bilingual abilities in English and Spanish or other languages.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders and supplies to patient rooms or designated locations.
• Stock the patient line and assemble trays per diet specs.
• Maintain sanitation of work areas and service ware.
• Wash pots, pans and equipment; support kitchen cleanliness.
• Follow patient safety policies and reporting procedures.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Shift readiness

Job description

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Food and Nutrition - UH

FTE: 1.00
Full Time
Shift: Rotating

Position Summary:
Perform routine food service tasks within assigned kitchen area and patient delivery routes to provide quality service while observing Hospitals policies and procedures for patients and customers while delivering food orders to patient rooms. Assist washing dishes, pots and pans; maintain clean and sanitary department areas meeting State inspection guidelines. Stock the patient line. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. No patient care assignment.

Detailed responsibilities:
* FOOD SERVICE - Deliver food orders, snacks and/or supplies to patient rooms or designated locations; review daily menu for daily food stocking and distribution
* FOOD SERVICE - Supply food service line with condiments, menu items, and service ware as needed; may serve food on food line
* FOOD SERVICE - Assemble food trays as required by diet specifications placed through the call center
* FOOD SERVICE - Deliver and pick up food trays to patient rooms following established scripting for delivery and pick up methods
* SANITATION - Clean and maintain a sanitary work area; ensure compliance with Hospitals and state regulatory requirements
* CLEAN - Wash pots, pans and other service ware; clean and maintain a sanitary work area
* RELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Education:
Essential:
* Not Required

Experience:
Essential:
1/2 year (6 months) directly related experience

Nonessential:
Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

Credentials:
Essential:
* Not Applicable/Not Required

Physical Conditions:
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Minor Hazard - physical risks, dirt, dust, fumes, noise
* May work rotating shifts, holidays and weekends
* Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required