Prairie Ridge Health is looking for a team member to join our Culinary Department in the role of Culinary Ambassador. This position is PRN (as needed). The position is the primary liaison between the patient, the care team and the Culinary Department......

POSITION SUMMARY

The Culinary Ambassador's (CA) primary role is as a liaison between the patient, the care team and the culinary department. The CA is responsible for providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers. The CA enters meal orders, preferences and other information into the diet office software and communicates to the patient care team (nursing, mid-level providers, dietitians, physicians and the culinary team, etc.) as needed regarding patients and their meals. The CA delivers and retrieves meal trays and snacks/nourishments, and is responsible for stocking, rotating, organizing and cleaning all patient care area kitchenettes and pantries. The CA is responsible for cleaning in the kitchen and cafeteria as assigned. The CA will provide cross-coverage for the dishwasher, cold cook and pm ware washer as needed and will be trained to do so. The CA participates in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives and completes other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

High school diploma or equivalent Ability to use computers with proficiency Preferred knowledge of therapeutic diets

Shift:

Monday-Friday, 6AM-2PM, Saturday & Sunday, 6AM-1:30PM, with rotating holidays

FTE:

PRN (as needed) Experience Preferred Ability to use computers with proficiency Preferred knowledge of therapeutic diets Education Required High School or better Licenses & Certifications Required ServSafe Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.