Room Service Associate PRN

HHC • Indianapolis, IN

113d

About The Position

The Room Service Associate PRN is responsible for essential tasks associated with patient meal service including: tray assembly on the room service line, tray and nourishment delivery to patients throughout the hospital system, pantry inventory and supply, and tray and cart breakdown and sanitation within the dish room. The Room Service Associate works in a team-based environment and communicates daily with patients, visitors, guests, and other personnel within the department and on hospital floors in order to maintain optimal patient feeding.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Minimum of one year of general work experience or currently enrolled in a higher education institution

Nice To Haves

• Ability to effectively use electronic menu management system as related to essential job functions
• General knowledge of safe food storage, preparation and handling
• Knowledge of therapeutic diet restrictions
• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively in a professional manner with food service personnel, hospital staff, guests and patients
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment as related to essential job assignments
• Ability to follow infection control policies and procedures
• Ability to follow all Food and Nutrition Services policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Follows hospital and departmental procedures related to meal tray assembly and delivery in order to maintain patient safety standards.
• Embodies excellent customer service while serving as a representative of the department.
• Handles food within service areas in accordance with Indiana State Department of Health, Joint Commission regulations and departmental policy and procedures.
• Maintains productivity standards in order to assure patient meal orders are obtained, assembled, and delivered in established time frames.
• Performs daily cleaning tasks associated with dish/service ware utilized to feed a high volume of patients, guests, and employees.
• Completes other associated job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees