Catering Associate
Summary
Shift-based work focused on patient meal preferences, tray accuracy, meal assembly and delivery, dish room duties, and restocking unit pantries. Healthcare experience and a high school diploma or GED are preferred; universal precautions and PPE are required.
Highlights
- Experience
- Prior healthcare setting experience preferred
- Education
- High school diploma or GED preferred
Job description
The Catering Associate performs a variety of tasks based on their particular shift assignment; all positions emphasize patient visitation for meal preferences, tray accuracy and meal assembly, meal distribution, dish room responsibilities, and restocking of work areas and hospital unit pantries.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides menu to patients based on diet orders and obtain meal selections.
- Assembles, delivers, and retrieves meal trays.
- Communicates with managers, dietitians, and nurses to meet meal service needs of patients.
- Assists in the dish room.
- Stocks unit pantries with supplies as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Prior experience in healthcare setting preferred.
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or GED preferred.
OTHER:
If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.