Summary:

Performs a wide variety of functions to ensure high quality food and nutrition services to patients visitors and staff on a consistent basis while maintaining the highest sanitary conditions

 

Responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Asks patient if they need anything additional
Acts on patient request promptly
Assembles all necessary products and utensils for service areas on a timely basis
Completes the set-up of trays and accompaniments by specified time per departmental policy
Checks trays against patient name above bed to ensure proper delivery of trays
Prepares and delivers late trays under the guidance of the Nutrition Care Assistant/Diet Technician
Assists in proper assembly of patient tray at meal times
Takes initiative to stock units for high census
Notifies Manager when more than one floor delivery maybe necessary
Rotates stock using proper procedures
Practices "first-in/first-out" method
Keeps storage areas neat clean and satisfactory at all times
Disposes of boxes and containers in the proper manner
Transports stock floor supplies to nursing units utilizing established par level sheet created by department
Reports any potentially unsafe conditions
Alerts other employees to possible unsafe practices
Sweeps mops and squeegees floor as assigned or needed using proper warning signs for safety at all times
Cleans sanitizes and scrubs equipment (inside and out) to assure a sanitary work environment at all times
Maintains a clean-as you-go attitude
Adheres to sanitation infection control guidelines to prevent food borne illnesses and possible spread of infections
Utilizes and stores cleaning agents properly
Performs duties assigned on cleaning schedule
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients families visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional responsible and courteous environment.
Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures values beliefs and ages utilizing interpreters when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned

 

Other information:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous experience in a food service environment preferred
Must be able to read write speak and understand English

EDUCATION:

High School diploma or GED preferred. Elementary level required

 

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status.   Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

 

Location: Saint Annes Hospital USA:MA:Fall River

 

Work Type: Per Diem

 

Shift: Shift 2

 

Union: SEIUSA

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