Patient Food Service Host

Adventist Health • Shawnee, KS

81d

About The Position

The Patient Food Service Host, under close supervision, serves patients of diverse ages, cultures, and backgrounds by taking menu orders in person and over the phone, utilizing a computerized diet office application and basic knowledge of therapeutic diets. Assembles tray and tray items and delivers food to patients. Builds and maintains strong relationships with Nursing and provides excellent customer service to patients and their families. Complies with the facility, Nutritional Services (NS), and regulatory standards. Participates in department process improvement efforts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English and understand food service terms.
• One year of technical experience.

Nice To Haves

• Servsafe certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the computerized diet office application to guide and input patient menu selections to comply with the prescribed diet order.
• Suggests complimentary menu items, condiments, and add-ons to comply with the diet order and improve patient satisfaction.
• Verifies and reads back menu selections.
• Maintains a record of patient preferences and pertinent information in the notes section of the patient’s account.
• Utilizes bedside menu entry to record patient menu selections.

Benefits

• Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees