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Job Opportunity At Northern Dutchess Hospital

Position at Northern Dutchess Hospital At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career.

Northern Dutchess Hospital is an 84-bed hospital located in picturesque Rhinebeck, New York. We are leaders in the Hudson Valley for maternity and orthopedic excellence and provide award-winning care in a wide range of specialties, from cancer and heart disease prevention to bariatric surgery and healthy aging services.

Our accolades include the following:

• The Leapfrog Group
  - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report
  - High performance in knee replacement
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - 5 Star Rating

At Northern Dutchess Hospital, we pride ourselves on a culture of collaboration and teamwork, where every voice is valued and contributes to our shared success. When you step through our doors, you will feel a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our staff is friendly, dedicated and deeply committed to the well-being of our patients and each other's success.

Summary of

Job Purpose:

• Performs a variety of tasks in the main kitchen, tray line, dishwashing area, patient units and cafeteria according to standard practices and procedures. Complies with regulatory requirements and provides exceptional customer service to everyone.

Job Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma preferred. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.
• Experience:
  
  Ability to display excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to read & understand English.
• Prior experience in food service or providing customer service preferred.
• License: NA

Responsibilities:

• Patient Tray Assembly
• Delivery of Food
• Ware Washing and Sanitation
• General Sanitation
• Prepares food items
• Cafeteria
• Patient Meal Selection
• Comply with all Health Quest and affiliate policies and ensure compliance with all applicable law and regulation.
• Perform other related duties as requested.
• Participate in committees and attend meetings as periodically assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational:
  Significant occupational risk
• Physical Effort:
  Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
• Physical Environment:
  Generally pleasant working conditions
• Company:
  Northern Dutchess Hospital
• Org Unit: 1198
• Department:
  Dietary
• Exempt:
  No
• Salary Range: $16.50 - $24.18 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!