Food and Nutritional Services Worker

Lifepoint Health•White Hall, AR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Nutritional Services Manager, the Nutritional Services Aide performs a variety of patient food service and dish duties. The Nutrition Services Aide is responsible for providing excellent customer service while taking patient menu requests and communicating dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in the preparation of meals for patients. Responsible for accurately identifying the patient to ensure they receive the proper diet and nutritional supplements. Follows diet manual guidelines, organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Effectively uses downtime to accomplish departmental tasks as assigned or recognized.

Requirements

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and great interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain projects with high level of quality and productivity.
Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
Requires standing, walking, lifting, and bending.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Detail-oriented

Nice To Haves

High school degree or equivalent preferred.
Prior food service or customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of patient food service and dish duties.
Provide excellent customer service.
Take patient menu requests.
Communicate dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in the preparation of meals for patients.
Accurately identify patients to ensure they receive the proper diet and nutritional supplements.
Follow diet manual guidelines, organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Use downtime to accomplish departmental tasks as assigned or recognized.
Adhere to all hospital safety policies and procedures, including those related to food handling and sanitation.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment.