Nutrition Services Attendant, Zale

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

9h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for completing and maintaining all job performance requirements and standards as outlined in the Career Ladder Program and Position Time and Duties. The attendant will maintain all standards as required in the Disciplinary Points Section of the Career Ladder Program. They will perform established procedures in the preparation of equipment and food for the patient tray line, and serve on the patient tray assembly line in the assigned position according to the established schedule, time, and duties. The role also involves delivering and picking up patient tray carts on each floor according to established policies and procedures, and delivering late trays in a timely manner. The attendant will participate in breaking down the tray line and cleaning as outlined in time and duties, and collect, process, and dispose of trash from the patient tray line and dishroom. They will perform ware washing procedures for patient and cafe trays, and sort, sack, and return flatware, china, and trays to the proper location for the next meal. Additionally, the attendant will participate in educational programs and in-service meetings, and attend meetings as required. They will alert the supervisor of any issues with patients, equipment, or food, and monitor and document equipment temperatures according to established procedures, time, and duties. Finally, the attendant will assure patient safety by verifying the patient's name and room number on the menu and alert Nursing Services if the menu and name on the door do not correspond.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service and strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma Or equivalent
• Experience in commercial food service operation or other service-related work experience

Responsibilities

• Completes and maintains all job performance requirements and standards as outlined in the Career Ladder Program and Position Time and Duties.
• Maintains all standards as required in the Disciplinary Points Section of the Career Ladder Program.
• Performs established procedures in the preparation of equipment and food for the patient tray line.
• Serves on patient tray assembly line in assigned position according to established schedule, time, and duties.
• Delivers and picks up patient tray carts on each floor according to established policies and procedures.
• Delivers late trays in a timely manner.
• Participates in breaking down tray line and cleaning as outlined in time and duties.
• Collects, processes, and disposes of trash from patient tray line and dishroom.
• Performs ware washing procedures for patient and cafe trays.
• Sorts, sacks, and returns flatware, china and trays to proper location for next meal.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Alerts supervisor of any issues with patients, equipment, or food.
• Monitors and documents equipment temperatures according to established procedures, time and duties.
• Assures patient safety by verifying patient's name and room number on menu.
• Alerts Nursing Services if the menu and name on the door do not correspond.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

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