Job Description

Job Description:

The Nutrition Services Attendant assists in providing high-quality food and nutritional care to hospital patients and guests by taking and delivering meal orders in person from patients and family and by phone in an office setting. The attendant sees patients at their bedside to assist with menu selections, obtain dietary preferences, and clarify allergies. Maintains accurate computerized diet records, and performs tasks related to the set up and service of patient meals. Effectively coordinates nutrition needs and services for patients, visitors, caregivers, and healthcare team..Available benefits include but are not limited to:•Benefits-PTO, Medical, Dental, Retirement•Tuition Reimbursement•Career DevelopmentApply for more Information!!

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Key Responsibilities:

• Greets patients and guests in a professional and polite manner, takes meal orders according to assigned diet order, serves meal trays and supplements

• Acts as a liaison between the patient and a Registered Dietitian when a patient expresses questions or concerns about their diet, supplements/snacks, etc.

• Stays up to date on menu items, special diet restrictions, how food is prepared, and describes items to patients and guests

• Maintains visibility on nursing units

• Conducts floor inventory, general cleaning, and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to use computers and learn specialized computer software (Epic, CBORD)

• Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food service or retail experience

Job Location: Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Shift Rotation: Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start/End: day/evening

Hours Per Pay Period: 64

Compensation Range: $16.08 - $21.40 / hour

Union: SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

FTE: 0.8

Weekends: everyother

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