Food Service Assistant

Department: 11903 AMC Kenosha - Food and Nutrition Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Anticipated schedule includes a combination of AM and PM shifts Monday through Thursday, AM shifts on Fridays, and a rotating weekend schedule. Actual hours may vary based on department needs. Pay Range: $18.85 - $29.70

• Demonstrates the ability to ensure the quality and accuracy of department operations by providing a selective menu service to patients.
• 2)
  Communicates effectively when assisting patients and/or family with menu selections.
• 3)
  Communicates between Nursing, Guest Service Representatives, and tray line in order to clarify orders and provide prompt service.
• 4)
  Communicates special patient needs to Clinical Dietitians
  1)
  Using a hand-held computer, down-loads and up-loads patient information and obtains menu selections for all assigned patients and units. Demonstrates the ability to ensure the quality and accuracy of department operations by processing Diet, Tube-Feeding, Supplement, Nourishment Orders, as well as patient Allergy information.
• 1)
  Follows physician's diet orders for all patients
• 2)
  Updates and maintains accurate patient card files in the CBORD Computer System and Kardex.
• 3)
  Adheres to specific standards for diets when entering selections into the handheld and main [CBORD] computers, and when modifying or checking patient's meal selections and Tray-Tickets.
• 4)
  Updates and maintains Tube-Feeding Orders, Supplement Orders, Nourishment Orders, and patient allergy information.
• 5)
  Updates patient preferences in the CBORD Computer System Participates in self development by attending mandatory in services and meetings appropriate to the goals and needs of the department.
• 1)
  Attends inservice programs on equipment use and operation.
• 2)
  Attends all mandatory inservice programs and meetings.

• 1)
  Maintains professional image and follows department uniform policy.
• 2)
  Responds positively to all requests.
• 3)
  Displays commitment to hospital's philosophy mission statement, and values in all interactions.

• 1)
  Can perform all Diet Office Positions accurately.
• 2)
  Performs other duties as assigned.

• Completion of high school education or G.E.D.
• 4-12 Months food and/or nutrition experience.

• Excellent communication skills. Proficient knowledge of computer operations. N/A

• Frequent lifting, bending, stooping, walking or standing. Work may require an awkward or strained position to be assumed for a short period of time in lifting or handling heavy objects
• Kitchen equipment for trayline and/or cafeteria service may be used: heavy patient carts, steam tables, coffee urns
• Indoor environment - some noise, fumes or other distractions
• Outdoor environment - exposure to various weather conditions
• OSHA Risk Category ll.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

Note:

Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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