Catering Associate
CurrentResponsible for patient food service on assigned units (e.g., menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick-up, special requests and in-between food delivery).Duties and Responsibilities:Communicates with nursing departments, clinical dietitians and other personnel to provide excellent patient services.Introduces the "Catering to You" program following scripted methods to new patients.Takes patient menu selections prior to meals and offers alternatives to menu as allowed on prescribed diet in accordance with food allergies and sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences.Assembles trays according to patient menu on tray ticket and retrieves trays from patients’ rooms.Complies with regulator agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO.Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facility's HIPPA policies and procedures.Follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations and breaking down patient tray line.Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.