FOOD SERVICE-PRN

This is a PRN Position

Compensation Range: $20.43 to $26.65

Non-Exempt Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

· N/A

Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

· Prepares and serves high-quality meals for patients, employees, and visitors in a timely manner.

· Stocks dining room.

· Delivers trays to the floor and delivers trays to patient rooms.

· Runs diet report and patient diet cards.

· Adheres to correct portion control.

· Follows and uses the diet manual.

· Cleans lettuce and vegetables.

· Stocks all departments.

· Records items and amounts sent on tickets.

· Submits meal receipts.

· Submits accurate time cards.

· Follows policy and procedures regarding recording temperature. Takes and records temperature.

· Works safely and promotes a safe work environment.

· Politely communicates with patients to find out likes and dislikes.

· Answers the phone professionally.

· Takes breaks per policy.

· Attends mandatory meetings.

· Washes, sorts, and puts away dishes per departmental policy.

· Cleans and organizes all of the kitchen and pantry walk-ins.

· Empties trash containers.

· Sweeps and/or mops floor.

· Wraps silverware.

· Puts away supplies in the appropriate areas.

· Rotates stock.

· Refills condiment bottles.

· Sanitizes bottles and shakers daily.

· Checks expiration dates.

· Receives payment by proximity card, cash, check, or credit/debit cards.

· Answers customers’ questions and provides information in a friendly manner.

· Strive to ensure continual compliance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations. Employee participates in mandatory in-services.

· Identifies and accesses systems to report abuse of employees and/or patients.

· Adheres to policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and risk management.

· Communicates observations/concerns to the Dietary Manager during regular meetings.

· Determines special dietary requirements of late admissions and ensures the patient’s nutritional needs are met.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:

· Demonstrates full commitment to the CHOICE values of MRH and consistently represents the organization in a positive, professional manner.

· Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication, fostering positive working relationships with patients, staff, and vendors.

· Adheres to the MRH attire and dress code in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

· Exhibits initiative and self-motivation; maintains a consistent level of productivity and manages time and responsibilities effectively.

· Completes all required annual education, training, in-services, and licensure/certification updates; actively participates in departmental and organizational meetings or reviews meeting minutes as required.

· Maintains strict patient confidentiality at all times.

· Reports to work punctually and completes assigned duties within established timeframes.

· Actively contributes to departmental and organization-wide performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.

· Ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, maintaining adherence to departmental, hospital, state, and federal standards and policies.

· Follows all infection control, safety, and risk management procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Must be at least 18 years of age (21 for positions requiring driving, with a valid driver’s license).

· Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

· Must successfully pass a background check.

· Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).

· Must complete an Employee Health meeting prior to starting employment.

EDUCATION, LICENSURE(S), AND CERTIFICATION(S)

Required   Preferred

☐               ☒ Unencumbered License/Certification (if applicable).

EXPERIENCE

Required    Preferred

☐                ☐ Knowledge of proper sanitation procedures.

☐                ☐ Prior institutional cooking experience.

☐               ☐ Previous cashiering or retail sales procedures experience.