Catering to You Associate

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

DMC Harper University Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs duties related to the preparation, delivery and all aspects of direct meal service to patients, staff and guests. These may include but are not limited to taking inventory and maintaining records, stocking food and supplies, food preparation, setup and service, and transport of food and supplies within or between hospitals, cleaning and sanitizing all equipment and work areas. Prepare, deliver/collect, and review daily patient menus to ensure selections are in accordance with prescribed diet. May prepare and deliver patient formulas. May interact with Nursing to ensure patients diet prescriptions are accurate and patients food needs are met and maintaining patient diet record. Assists Dietitian with monitoring of patients who are NPO, on liquid diets or have calorie count ordered. Exhibits a friendly, caring attitude to patients when introducing the Catering to You program, taking menu selections, delivering trays, inquiring during catering rounds and retrieving trays.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Additional experience/training required dependent upon discipline.

Responsibilities

• Taking inventory and maintaining records
• Stocking food and supplies
• Food preparation
• Setup and service
• Transport of food and supplies within or between hospitals
• Cleaning and sanitizing all equipment and work areas
• Prepare, deliver/collect, and review daily patient menus to ensure selections are in accordance with prescribed diet
• Prepare and deliver patient formulas
• Interact with Nursing to ensure patients diet prescriptions are accurate and patients food needs are met and maintaining patient diet record
• Assists Dietitian with monitoring of patients who are NPO, on liquid diets or have calorie count ordered
• Exhibits a friendly, caring attitude to patients when introducing the Catering to You program, taking menu selections, delivering trays, inquiring during catering rounds and retrieving trays

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED