Catering Associate – Canton Potsdam Hospital (Per Diem) Position Available In Monmouth, New Jersey

Job Title:

Catering Associate Department:

Food and Nutrition Services Location:

Canton Potsdam Hospital Hours Per Week:

Per Diem (As needed)

Schedule:

12.5 hour shifts, 6 am to 7 pm; Variable days, every other weekend, holidays

SUMMARY:

Responsible for patient food service on assigned units , to include menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pickup, special requests and needs, and in-between meal food delivery.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Takes patient menu selections before each meal, ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions and offering appropriate alternatives for allergies, cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences. Assembles trays accurately and efficiently based on patient menu selections and tray tickets. Communicates with Nursing to confirm diet prescriptions and ensure individual patient food needs are met. Conducts catering rounds after trays are delivered to address any additional patient requests. Retrieves trays from patient rooms promptly after meals are completed. Supports the Diet Technician in monitoring patients who are NPO, on liquid diets, require calorie counts, or need nutrition education materials. Promotes patient satisfaction by delivering high-quality food service. Adheres to HACCP guidelines for safe food handling, preparation, and distribution, including documentation of quality control measures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Background in nutrition

UNION:

1199•Service Maintenance and Clerical (CPH)

Note:

Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION

LICENSES /

CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

M•Medium Work•Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$17.74•$25.22 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.