Food Service Worker Senior Req #: 0000180864
Category: Food Service
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Dietary - Management
Location: WILLIAMSON STREET, 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Overview:

The Food Service Worker Senior is responsible to serve meals to patients in a professional, efficient manner and explain to patients the room service meal ordering process, provide menu based on diet prescription, and evaluate patient s capability to utilize room service system. In addition, this position will assist patients with meal order, check that all patients have ordered and received meals, and communicate if patient is refusing meals. Finally, the role is responsible to pick up trays post meal and bring trucks back to kitchen.

Qualifications:

Required:

Fluent in English speaking, reading and writing Good communication skills and people friendlyMust be detailed oriented, open and willing to learnFlexible hours, available holidays and weekendsAble to move small and large food service truck around

Preferred:

High school diploma or equivalent, or two year associate degree preferred

Schedule Requirements:

Shift: 6:00am-2:00pm including every other weekend

Essential Functions:

Collects the final tray list for assigned patient units from Communication center clerk for each mealChecks meal delivery trucks for supplies/condimentsServes meals to patients in a professional, efficient manner and check patient s wristband for identificationVisits new admissions or changed diets; explains room service meal process and give menu to match the diet orderVisit diabetic patients and assures meals ordered and delivered as per medication policyAssesses patient s ability to utilize room service and follow up with nurse/dietitian if unable to participateAssists patient s in ordering meals when requested, offers pre-select meal sheets choice to patient/family and collect the same for communication center to process mealCollect dirty tray from patient s room into the truck and bring truck to dish room after each meal timeProcess diet requisition retrieved from nursing stationsDelivers between meal nourishments to patientsMediates patients concerns regarding meal serviceActs as a liaison between food & nutrition department, the patient and the nursing staffTakes ownership of a problem and ensures a positive outcomeAssists supervisor in portioning food, coffee or silverwareServes as a quality assurance control point for every aspect of the room service programChecks off patient s name on Tray List upon tray delivery and records time of deliveryPerforms other duties as assignedAll hourly employees are to work every other weekendAll part time positions are hired for variable shiftsReasonable accommodations may be made for a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

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RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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