AMVETS Jobs

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Responsible for patient food service on assigned units, e.g., menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, special requests and needs, in-between meal food delivery, answering the phone for patient wants/needs, and processing of soiled equipment and utensils through the dish machine or by manual washing.

Assembles and delivers meal trays to patient care units, including late trays, room service meal trays, and nourishments for general and therapeutic diets. Washes and sanitizes soiled pans, dishes, utensils, and other equipment. Sets up and maintains food serving areas according to department guidelines. Notifies appropriate staff of any shortage in food to avoid interruption in service. Prepares and serves all food items according to therapeutic diets, standardized recipes, menus and service guidelines including quality and appearance. Follows HACCP techniques and other food safety guidelines in preparation, storage, handling, and holding of all food items including leftovers. Covers, dates, and labels all food items in storage. Rotates food products and other items on a “first-in, first-out” basis. Maintains quality monitor records related to food and equipment to ensure food safety. Assists with catered functions as needed. Completes restocking of work area to include supplies, condiments, silverware and dishware as needed according to departmental procedure. Demonstrates ability to operate and maintain all equipment in work unit according to skills checklist and/or operating manual. Checks equipment to ensure proper operation and reports any problems to supervisor or maintenance by completing a work order. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work areas according to department checklists. Follows department procedure for filling and recording interdepartmental supply requests. Supports efficient use of department resources. Demonstrates effective communication skills by respectfully sharing necessary information to customers, co-workers and supervisors in a timely manner. Provides assistance to customers and co-workers in a courteous and cooperative manner. Attends department and unit meetings, inservices, training sessions, and huddles Participates in effective training and orientation of co-workers. Maintains patient and organizational confidentiality. Notifies supervisor or other appropriate personnel of an unsafe work environment. Dresses in a professional manner, according to departmental policy, wearing appropriate uniform, practices good personal hygiene and wears identification badge at all times. Communicates with and performs duties following Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa Guiding Behaviors. Supports and abides by all health center departmental and safety policies and procedures. Acts in a professional manner reflecting the mission, philosophy and values of Mercy Medical Center -North Iowa and the Sisters of Mercy. Performs other responsibilities as requested by the Food Service Lead, Supervisor, or Director of Nutrition Services.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran