Description:

Job Summary:

The Food and Nutrition Services Assistant supports the preparation, assembly, delivery, and service of meals to patients, staff, and visitors in accordance with dietary guidelines, physician orders, and hospital policies. The position ensures safe food handling, sanitation, and a positive dining experience for patients while assisting in daily kitchen operations. Assemble and deliver patient trays according to diet orders and menu selections. Assist with food preparation, portioning, and serving in patient and cafeteria areas. Assembles and delivers nourishments for patients. Completes routine records and stats for the dietary department's PI and Accountability reports. Fills requisitions for patient pantry stock as requested. Restock and rotate food supplies following FIFO (First in, First out) methods. Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment as assigned. Assists with service, restocking, and short-order work for the cafeteria. Sets up for special function as needed. Answers and directs phone calls to the department. Communicate patient preferences and concerns to the Food and Nutrition Services Manager or Dietitian. Participate in department meetings, trainings, and quality improvement activities. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions given by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Hours:

Full-Time - Three 12-hour shifts: Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 6:00 AM-6:30 PM)

Salary:

Base salary of $19.49 - $22.24 per hour.

Company Overview:

Ellenville Regional Hospital is a non-profit, community focused hospital based in New York's Hudson Valley. We support our local community with health, wellness, specialty services and readily available diagnostic testing. We are centrally located for residents in surrounding areas to access our subacute rehabilitation programs, specialists and ambulatory services. Our healthcare is delivered with compassion and respect based on our commitment to improving our community health through excellence, innovation and state-of-the-art technologies.

Benefits:

Medical Benefits Health Insurance Dental Vision Life Insurance - Employer Sponsored, Supplemental Life Insurance PTO Vacation Time Sick Time Paid Holidays Personal Time Bereavement 403(b) Employee Assistance Program Tuition Assistance Discount Program Virtual fitness, mindfulness and nutrition app

Healthcare Concierge Service MetLife Legal Plan LifeLock Identity Protection Nationwide Pet Insurance Requirements:

Experience:

6 months commercial cooking experience required 1 year in commercial food service preferred

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certification/Skills:

Serve Safe certification preferred Customer Service Problem Solving