Attendant I -Food and Nutrition

Manchester Memorial Hospital•Manchester, CT

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Attendant I performs a variety of functions to ensure high-quality, sanitary food service for patients and customers. Tasks include stocking supplies; delivering and collecting patient food trays; portioning and packaging food; assisting with packaging meals for Meals on Wheels; delivering patient snacks; serving customers; processing dishes in the dish room; and helping maintain the cleanliness of the cafeteria and kitchen. The position reports to the Director of Food Services. The schedule consists of morning shifts, including some weekends and holidays, and is based on operational needs. The Attendant maintains a clean, safe workstation; labels, dates, and rotates stock; follows food-safety and sanitation requirements; completes required paperwork and position tasks within the scheduled shift; and delivers patient trays according to facility and department procedures. The role also requires participation in department meetings, in-services, and annual food-safety training, as well as knowledge of basic modified diets.

Requirements

Basic English reading and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively with coworkers, patients, and care providers.
Ability to perform basic math, including addition and subtraction.
Considerate interpersonal relations and a strong customer-service attitude when interacting with coworkers, patients, and visitors.
Willingness to assist coworkers and adjust daily work routines to departmental needs.
Ability to follow sanitation, safety, food-handling, and facility procedures.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Stock supplies and maintain workstation inventory.
Deliver patient food trays and collect trays according to facility and department policies and procedures.
Portion and package food items.
Assist with packaging meals for Meals on Wheels and deliver patient snacks.
Serve customers and process dishes in the dish room.
Help maintain the cleanliness of the cafeteria and kitchen.
Set up, restock, and maintain a clean workstation in accordance with sanitation and safety requirements.
Label, date, and properly rotate stock.
Complete paperwork required for the assigned position, such as dish machine temperature records.
Complete assigned work within the scheduled shift time.
Attend monthly department meetings and monthly departmental in-services.
Complete annual departmental Serve-Safe food safety training.
Wear the required uniform, including appropriate hair covering, and use personal protective equipment as required.
Wash hands and wear gloves in accordance with Serve-Safe and state regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic modified diets and adjust daily routines to departmental needs.