Food Service Assistant - 32 hours

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every stage of their journey, from illness or injury to the most advanced recovery they can achieve. Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. These values guide us in providing high-quality patient care and transforming our patients' lives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following: Other duties may be assigned.

Patient Roles and Responsibilities:

• Menu collection using proper procedures in regard to patient privacy
• Accurate tray assembly according to menu and tray diagram
• Distribution of accurate trays with appropriate donning of PPE if indicated

Quality, Safety and Regulatory Compliance:

• Checking patient identifiers prior to passing food items to patients
• Dish machine operation and sanitation as per procedures
• Pot washing and maintenance of appropriate pot sink concentration
• Following isolation precaution procedures
• Providing sanitation as per cleaning schedules and operational need
• Properly uses chemicals and provides safe care of equipment
• Maintains competency for emergency preparedness

Customer Service:

• Provision of excellent customer service and communication to supervisors, staff and patients
• Escalates any issues to supervisor, dietitians or managers
• Setting up the cafeteria line including replenishment of cafeteria items as needed
• Properly handling cash, limiting overages or underage of $3; proper cash out procedures
• Assists and contributes to patient satisfaction goals by providing quality service

Professionalism:

• Participate in department meetings and in-services
• Maintain financial stewardship for the department and the hospital

CATEGORY: IT IS ICARE

• Innovation: Embracing creativity and new ideas to improve processes and outcomes.
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with others to achieve shared goals and objectives.
• Inclusion: Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
• Safety: Prioritizing the well-being and security of patients, individuals and communities.
• Integrity: Acting with honesty and transparency in all interactions and decisions.
• Compassion: Showing empathy and kindness towards others, especially in challenging situations.
• Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and outcomes, ensuring reliability and trust.
• Respect: Treating others with dignity and consideration, valuing their perspectives and contributions.
• Excellence: Striving for the highest quality in performance and achievements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• 3-6 months of related experience and/or training preferred
  

WORK SCHEDULE:

32 hours days

Every other weekend and holiday required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V