Diet Tech - Hostess

Odessa Regional Medical Center•Odessa, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for delivering patient meal trays accurately and efficiently, ensuring patient satisfaction and adherence to dietary orders. The position also involves maintaining nourishment centers, stocking supplies, assisting with food preparation, and upholding cleanliness and safety standards within the department. The Diet Tech - Hostess plays a key role in patient care by ensuring timely and accurate meal delivery and maintaining a well-stocked and organized environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Basic computer literacy required.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in additional languages is preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivers patient meal trays within 10 minutes of preparation and verifies patient identity before service.
Double-checks tray accuracy prior to delivery.
Recognizes patients unable to communicate food preferences and responds appropriately.
Greets patients courteously when delivering meals.
Communicates effectively with co-workers regarding food production and with nursing staff to confirm diet orders.
Stocks nourishment centers and doctors’ lounge daily, ensuring all areas are fully stocked before end of shift.
Fills department requisitions as needed.
Prepares carts and assists with tray-line at designated times.
Retrieves trays from patient rooms on schedule.
Maintains cleanliness of beverage refrigerator and dry storage areas.
Unloads and stores grocery deliveries on Mondays and Thursdays.
Assists with special function setups as time permits.
Supports co-workers in completing tasks and maintains flexibility under pressure.
Adheres to infection control procedures and DNV/ISO 9001 standards.
Provides age-appropriate service for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Adheres to dress code; maintains a neat and professional appearance.
Wears identification badge and uses timekeeping system correctly.
Reports to work on time and completes tasks within scheduled hours.
Completes all required annual education, in-services, and physical exams on time.
Maintains compliance with regulatory and infection control standards.
Attends at least 75% of staff meetings; reviews and returns meeting minutes as required.
Ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
Actively participates in departmental and hospital-wide initiatives.
Communicates and upholds the hospital’s mission, ethics, and departmental goals.