Food Service Host - PT (16 hrs biweekly, Rotating) - TJUH

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Please note, this role is a part time role - 16 hours biweekly, rotating shifts. Primary Responsibilities To create an excellent and memorable patient experience regarding food service at Jefferson by obtaining food preferences and menu selections from patients and inputting selections into a computer utilizing EPIC software, anticipating patient needs regarding foodservice, assembling meals that are elegantly presented, and serving patients in a kind, courteous, and friendly manner. Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. For more benefits information, please click here

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend written assignments.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrates competency in basic computer skills.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills with the ability to anticipate needs of the customer.
• Demonstrates the ability to use critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Requires good time management, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and inputs patient preferences and menu selections utilizing the computerized EPIC software.
• Assembles patient meals on the POD that are elegantly presented and according to established standards.
• Serves meals and snacks to patients and provides patient with food service requests utilizing Jefferson service standards.
• Collects trays after meal service in a timely manner and bring tray carts to the dishroom.
• Is empowered by supervisor and takes responsibility to create a unique, memorable, and personal experience for patients.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED