Food Service Aide- Food & Nutrition Services

Vidant Health•Washington, NC

41d

About The Position

The Food Service Aide is responsible for setting up the serving line, serving correct food portions to clients, cleaning, and sanitizing the work area. The Food Service Aide is also responsible for keeping HealthTouch and other communication devices current, recording diet changes, answering the telephone and relaying information, preparing patient menu request for distribution and tally, and delivering nourishments. The position may also be required to handle cash and must follow company cash handling procedures to ensure that control of cash is effectively maintained. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but ECU Health may identify other responsibilities of the position. As a Food Service Aide, you are also responsible for ensuring a positive first impression by greeting patients, visitors, internal customers and your peers with a smile and genuine attitude that says, Welcome to ECU Health Beaufort Hospital. It is my pleasure to serve you. How may I help you today?

Requirements

Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, and work assignments.
Ability to work a flexible schedule required.
Must comply with any dress code requirement.
Must maintain high standard for work area and appearance.
Must maintain a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Setting up the serving line
Serving correct food portions to clients
Cleaning and sanitizing the work area
Keeping HealthTouch and other communication devices current
Recording diet changes
Answering the telephone and relaying information
Preparing patient menu request for distribution and tally
Delivering nourishments
Handle cash and must follow company cash handling procedures to ensure that control of cash is effectively maintained
Greeting patients, visitors, internal customers and your peers with a smile and genuine attitude