GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of department leadership, performs a variety of duties related to preparing and serving meals to patients, employees and visitors; performs cashier, diet office, inventory/supply or dish room duties and other duties as assigned.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All employees will perform the principal duties and responsibilities listed below and will also be scheduled for any one of the following duty assignments – which may vary slightly from business unit to business unit – based on daily department operational needs:

· Satisfactorily complete all functions of shift assignment prior to signing/clocking out.

· Maintain work area and equipment in a clean, sanitary and orderly condition.

· Reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.

· Complete duties in a manner consistent with safety, sanitation and nutritional guidelines.

· Attends meetings and in-services as required.

· May participate on a Quality Improvement Team or other various hospital teams.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

· Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, the Corporate Compliance Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior.

DUTY ASSIGNMENTS:

Tray passer/Tray line

· May prepare and serve food trays for patient meals.

· May prepare and serve ice water to patients.

· Retrieve food trays from patients once they have finished eating.

· May distribute patient menus, assist patient in food selections as needed.

· May prepare salads, garnishes and Jello; wash fruit and vegetables; prepare trays for special dinners, assemble sandwiches, pies, cakes and desserts.

· Presents menu options to patients for selection according to diet requirements. Places selection on tray and delivers tray to patient’s bedside and verifies that all patients receive trays.

· Modifies patient’ tray according to dietary restrictions before distribution to patients including appropriate condiments and beverage. Prepares beverage cart according to par levels.

· Communicates routinely with Diet Office and kitchen regarding changes for diets, food quantities and trays required for patients.

· Distribute between meal nourishments to patients.

· Stock floor pantries and maintain temperature logs on assigned nursing units.

· Replenish refrigerators, tray line and storage areas obtaining items from stockroom.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

· High School Diploma, GED, or six (6) months to one (1) year of previous work experience in a food service or cash handling setting preferred.

· Able to read, write, speak English and follow oral and written instructions.

· Personal computer and data entry skills, preferred

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

• Department: Food _Nutrition Administration

• Shift: Rotating

• Union Code: Not Applicable

  Additional Details

  This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan’s largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.

Benefits

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.