Building Location:Building B - St Marys Medical Center

Department:49824 Nutrition Services

Job Description:The Nutrition Services Attendant assists in providing high-quality food and nutritional care to hospital patients and guests by taking and delivering meal orders in person from patients and family and by phone in an office setting. The attendant sees patients at their bedside to assist with menu selections, obtain dietary preferences, and clarify allergies. Maintains accurate computerized diet records, and performs tasks related to the set up and service of patient meals. Effectively coordinates nutrition needs and services for patients, visitors, caregivers, and healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities: 

Greets patients and guests in a professional and polite manner, takes meal orders according to assigned diet order, serves meal trays and supplements 

Acts as a liaison between the patient and a Registered Dietitian when a patient expresses questions or concerns about their diet, supplements/snacks, etc. 

Stays up to date on menu items, special diet restrictions, how food is prepared, and describes items to patients and guests 

Maintains visibility on nursing units 

Conducts floor inventory, general cleaning, and other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications: 

Ability to use computers and learn specialized computer software (Epic, CBORD) 

Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively in English 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Food service or retail experience 

Education Qualifications:

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:

FTE:0.35

Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:

Shift Rotation:Evening Rotation (United States of America)

Shift Start Time:varies

Shift End Time:varies

Weekends:yes; everyother

Holidays:Yes

Call Obligation:No

Union:SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)

Union Posting Deadline:08/1/2024 11pm