Host/Hostess Req #: 0000165397
Category: Food Service
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ Hamilton
Department: Dietary-Management
Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital, One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Overview:

Serve meals to patients in a professional/efficient manner; explain patients the room service meal ordering process, provide menu based on diet prescription; evaluate patient s capability to utilize room service system, communicate the same with nurse/dietitian to determine when unable to participate or will need assistance in participation, assist patients with meal order, check that all patients have ordered and received meals, communicate if patient refusing meals; pick up trays post meal and bring trucks back to kitchen; deliver nourishments,& check nourishment refrigerators; act as a liaison between patients and Food & Nutrition department.

Qualifications:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalentFluent in English speaking and writing

Preferred:

Hospital experience a plusTwo year associate degree preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required (if applicable remove when posting):

N/A

Scheduling Requirements:

Full Time - 7am -3pm or 11am -730pm every other weekend

Essential Functions:

Collects the final tray list for assigned patient units from Communication center clerk fir each mealChecks meal delivery trucks for supplies/condimentsServes meals to patients in a professional, efficient manner and check patient s wristband for identificationVisits new admissions or changed diets and explains room service meal process and give menu to match the diet orderVisit diabetic patients and assures meals ordered and delivered as per medication policyAssesses patient s ability to utilize room service and follow up with nurse/dietitian if unable to participateAssists patient s in ordering meals when requested, offers pre select meal sheets/choice to patient/family and collect the same for communication center to process mealCollect dirty tray from patient s room into the truck and bring truck to dish room after each meal timeProcess diet requisition retrieved from nursing stationsDelivers between meal nourishments to patientsMediates patients concerns regarding meal service

Benefits and Perks (remove when not applicable to position posting for):

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer