Patient Catering Associate - Optional
About The Position
The Patient Catering Associate at TriHealth Good Samaritan Hospital supports patient meal service in a hospital setting. Duties include obtaining and processing menu selections; assembling, delivering, and picking up trays; disassembling dirty trays; preparing food; fulfilling special requests and between-meal food deliveries; and maintaining and restocking trayline stations and equipment. The associate communicates patient food concerns and needs to the area dietitian and nutrition supervisor and assists the dietitian with fluid intake monitoring. The role requires familiarity with dietary restrictions for special and modified diets, food preferences, diet-order limitations, and food allergies to support patient satisfaction and quality service. This is an optional/as-needed position. The schedule varies and includes rotating weekend and holiday coverage. The position is based at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. The employer notes that the opening could become full- or part-time depending on business needs and work quality; no benefits are provided for this optional opening. The role involves frequent or consistent physical activities including bending, lifting items under 10 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, standing, walking, and using hands. Other tasks may be assigned by the reporting manager, and daily task routines will be provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, relevant work experience, or one year in a TriHealth Nutrition role in place of the minimum education requirement.
- One to two years of experience in a related field.
- Ability to read, perform basic math calculations, and use reading and writing skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient meal service, including menu selection and processing, tray assembly, delivery, pickup, and disassembly of dirty trays.
- Prepare food and fulfill special requests and between-meal food deliveries.
- Keep trayline stations and equipment clean and restock the trayline.
- Communicate patient food issues, concerns, and needs to the area dietitian and nutrition supervisor.
- Assist the dietitian with fluid intake monitoring and related tasks.
- Follow dietary restrictions for special and modified diets, including diet-order limitations and food allergies, while accommodating patient preferences.
- Work in the assigned area with service excellence and customer service as priorities.
- Complete assigned tasks accurately, willingly, and on time.
- Follow sanitation procedures according to HAACP standards.
- Build and deliver patient trays while adhering to applicable safety processes.
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Education Level
High school or GED
