Patient Dining Associate Dietary Aide (Full Time)

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Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company supporting more than 1000 hospitals and healthcare systems across 46 states many of which are recognized as U.S. News & World Report ranked Top Hospitals and Health Systems. For over 70 years Morrison has been serving some of the nations largest health systems and bringing a culinary nutritional and operational expertise that truly transforms the healthcare dining experience. Morrison has more than 1600 registered dietitians 1200 executive chefs and 31000 professional food service team members. The company has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work since 2012.

Job Summary

Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility and provide services that include helping patients make menu selections assemble deliver and pick-up their meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team responsible for patient safety and satisfaction goals by making sure meals are accurate and delivered at the right time and temperature.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing to ensure sure their orders comply with their nutritional requirements or restrictions.
• Work with the caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies and sensitivities; cultural ethnic and religious preferences; or when a patient inquires about additional selections.
• Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patients menu selection in a timely and accurate manner. Retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times.
• Complies with regulator agency standards including federal state and JCAHO. Adhere to facility confidentiality and the patients rights policy as outlined in the facilitys Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies and procedures.
• Follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food cleaning work stations and breaking down patient tray line.
• Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Assist dietitians such as helping monitor patients who cannot eat food through their mouth are on liquid diets or have a specific calorie count to manage.
• Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner following department procedures.
• Complete all daily weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Comply with federal state and local health and sanitation regulations as well as department sanitation procedures.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Qualifications :

• Ability to read write and interpret documents in English.
• Basic computer and mathematical skills.
• Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds as well as maneuver and push food delivery carts.

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

• Full-time and part-time positions are offered the following benefits : Retirement Plan Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identify Theft Protection Pet Insurance and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance Accident Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Legal Services and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates : Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance / AD Disability Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and / or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. For positions in Washington State Maryland or to be performed Remotely click here or copy / paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities achievements and experience without regard to race national origin sex age disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable : this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities skills tasks or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Application Deadline : applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Dietary Aide Experience,Serving Experience,Cooking,Dietary Department Experience,Sanitation,Food Production Experience,Meal Preparation

Employment Type : Hourly

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1