Catering Associate

Catering Associate

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED preferred or currently enrolled and pursuing educational degree
• Satisfactory completion of a community college level human nutrition or nutrition and diet therapy course preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for patient meals and food services on assigned units, e.g., menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick-up, special requests and needs, in-between meal food delivery
• Communicates patient food issues and concerns and needs to Nutrition Services and interacts with Nursing in regards to patient nutrition needs or requirements
• Reacts accurately and effectively to all changes to ensure accuracy of physician’s ordered modified diets and efficient timing of services
• Is familiar with dietary restrictions on special and modified diets to ensure optimal patient care and satisfaction
• Patiently, clearly and accurately explains menu selections, diet options, food restrictions and procedures to patients and/or their families
• Demonstrates ability to assess age specific safety issues for patients
• Demonstrates knowledge of modified diets, proper condiments, and related restrictions for diets
• Demonstrates ability to offer alternatives to menu as allowed on prescribed diet
• Observes patient birthdays and anniversaries by making special arrangements for celebration cakes or special meal accommodations
• Gathers and processes menu selections and diet orders
• Properly calculates preparation time so food items meet appropriate temperature controls and service times
• Ensures transport retherm carts are delivered to floors on time

Preferred Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of a community college level human nutrition or nutrition and diet therapy course preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred