Room Service Operator

aah; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant for the Hospital Food and Nutrition department. You will assist with patient menu selections, relay patient dietary needs to the dietitians, and ensure accurate diet orders are followed and documented.

Responsibilities include processing diet orders, updating nourishment orders, and maintaining professional communication with nursing staff and kitchen personnel.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 6 months to 1 year experience in hospitality preferred.
• Ability to speak, read and write English clearly for essential job activities.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology (e.g., T.I.D., B.I.D.) is preferred.
• Math skills include conversions of oz, cc, ml.

Responsibilities

• Answers room service calls to obtain patient menu selections.
• Communicates special patient needs to dietitians.
• Follows physician diet orders and updates patient files in the system.
• Ensures meal tickets comply with diet orders and allergies.
• Communicates between nursing, host/hostess and kitchen staff for prompt service.

Skills

English

Computer skills

Medical terminology

Math conversions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Department:

11903 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Food and Nutrition

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Hours 2:30pm - 6:30pm
• Rotating weekends
• Rotating holidays

Pay Range:

$19.80 - $29.70Major Responsibilities:Menu Selections and Communication1)Answers room service phone calls to obtain menu selections from patients and/or patients families.2)Communicates special patient needs to dietitians.Processing Diet Orders1)Follows physician’s diet orders for all patients2)Updates and maintains accurate patient card files in computer.3)Adheres to specific standards for diets when entering selections into computer or in modifying and checking menus.4)Ensure meal tickets are in compliance with diet orders, allergies and proper identifier on the meal tickets.5)Updates and maintains nourishment orders to ensure diet orders are met.Communication1)Communicates between nursing, host/hostess, and kitchen staff in order to clarify orders and provide prompt service.2)Communicates special patient needs to dietitians.Other1)Upholds Advocate Trinity Hospital's Service Commitment through equality, compassion, excellence, partnership and stewardship.2)Uses courtesy and respect in all interactions with managers, co-workers, patients, staff and visitors.3)Responds positively to all requests. Utilizes proper phone etiquette and scripting when speaking to patients.4)Maintains professional image and follows department dress code policy.5)Performs additional miscellaneous duties, communicating status to supervisorTraining/Inservices/Meetings1)Assists with training of other employees2)Attends scheduled inservices and meetings.Education/Experience Required: High School diploma or GED. 6mos-1yr experience in hospitality industry Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Ability to speak, read and write English clearly and proficiently, as related to essential job activities Computer skills Knowledge of medical terminology (T.I.D., B.I.D., etc.) Math skills: conversions of oz, cc, ml Ability to communicate effectively N/APhysical Requirements and Working Conditions: Flexible work hours between 5:00 A.M. and 8:30 P.M. including weekends and holidays. Limited exposure to hazardous conditions. Safety and sanitation when in kitchen. Ability to handle various tasks simultaneously especially during high patient volumes. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.