Host/Hostess - Dietary
This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.
Under general supervision performs meal preparation and delivery of meal trays to include building positive customer satisfaction. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
Promotes customer service and building rapport with patients/nursing staff
Assembles patient trays
Assists patients with meal selections
Delivers trays and snacks to patients
Communicates patient needs to diet office
Remains aware of specialized diets
Chops, slices, peels food items for special order foods
Assures patient trays are accurate and assembled to meet temperature and appearance standards
Maintains host carts with properly labeling/dating/rotating patient food items
Assures all foods are correctly label/dated/rotated when handled and put away
Transports carts to and from different units
Transports food to other areas as needed
Operates, cleans, sanitizes dishes and necessary equipment
Sweeps/mops areas of the department
Stocks and cleans nourishment rooms/refrigerators as assigned
Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations
Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
Maintains safe environment
Addresses patient population-specific needs
Participates in Performance Improvement activities
MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 year food and/or customer service experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: NA
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler or ANSI Accredited Food
Manager course or Certified Food Manager from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NA
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA