Supplemental Nutrition Service Associate

Harris Health System, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Health System in Houston, TX, is seeking a hospital dining aide to read patient meal tickets and portion meals accurately at the bedside. You may also prepare sandwiches, salads and nourishments, and work in the dish room as needed.

Required are a High School Diploma or GED (or 1 year in food service) and a Food Handlers Certification. Weekend and holiday shifts, with flexibility and overtime, are common in this role.

Qualifications

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High School Diploma or GED or one (1) year food service / hospitality service experience.
• License & Certifications: Food Handlers Certification
• Equipment Operated: Coffee Maker, Plate Warmer
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime
• Other Requirements: Must be able to read and follow written directions.

Responsibilities

• Read patient meal selections from ticket and place proper serving portion on plate.
• May deliver/retrieve patient meals to/from bedside and work in dish room.
• May make sandwiches, pre-portion salads, desserts and nourishments.

Skills

Reading instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

At Harris Health, we prioritize the well-being of our most valuable asset--our people--ensuring a culture of compassion, collaboration and excellence in serving Harris County's most in need. With integrity and accountability at our core, we commit to 'leading with love', embodying our dedication to quality care, education, and a steadfast respect for every individual's contribution to our mission.

Job Summary

Read patient meal selections from ticket and place proper serving portion on plate. May deliver/retrieve patient meals to/from bedside and work in dish room. May make sandwiches, pre-portion salads, desserts and nourishments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: High School Diploma or GED or one (1) year food service / hospitality service experience.
• License & Certifications: Food Handlers Certification
• Equipment Operated: Coffee Maker, Plate Warmer
• Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime
• Other Requirements: Must be able to read and follow written directions.