Dining Assistant- Food and Nutrition

Cayuga Medical Center

33d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Dining Assistant is responsible for delivering patient trays to hospital units and providing good customer service to patients. The role may include helping patients select meals using a computerized menu and performing general kitchen duties in areas such as the dish room, cafeteria, catering, and tray line. The assistant supplies patient care areas with appropriate nourishments and monitors, maintains, and records food temperatures in accordance with policy, regulatory requirements, and HACCP food-safety guidelines in patient-unit pantries. This position is based at Arnot Ogden Medical Center in the Food and Nutrition department and is scheduled for 20 hours per week, Monday through Sunday on a rotating schedule.

Requirements

Some physical effort or strain is required; duties may involve lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, or stooping.
Must be able to remain on their feet for long periods.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Gather tray-delivery information in preparation for delivery.
Take patient meal orders using tablets.
Communicate with nursing units about patient diets and special needs.
Assist patients with concerns about their trays or meal service.
Clean counters, steam tables, cold tables, dining room tables and chairs, ovens, ranges, hoods, and sinks.
Transport soiled dishes from the Doctor's Dining Room to the conveyor.
Assemble patient trays, load carts, and deliver carts to units.
Deliver and return carts and soiled-tray carts to and from patient areas and special meeting areas.
Supply patient care areas with appropriate nourishments.
Monitor, maintain, and record food temperatures in patient-unit pantries in accordance with policy, regulatory requirements, and HACCP food-safety guidelines.
Perform general kitchen duties as needed, including dish room, cafeteria, catering, and tray-line work.