Job: Meal Service Attendant
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt 
Job Category: 9 Service Workers 
Position Summary 
The Meal Services Attendant assists in a variety of food service functions relating to patient tray-line, taking patient orders, meal tray delivery and collection; ware washing (dishes, pots and pans); cleans and stocks assembly area and nursing nourishment areas with appropriate foods and supplies; records temperatures and other duties as assigned. 
Essential Functions 
-Demonstrates appropriate hand hygiene practices. 
-Capable of communicating effectively with patients, visitors and other hospital personnel. 
-Knowledge of department policies and procedures. 
-Wears an approved uniform. 
-Demonstrates knowledge of HACCP Standards.
-Demonstrates knowledge of handling soiled and clean dishes. 
-Demonstrates proper procedures for meal tray assembly and delivery. 
-Documents refrigerator temperatures daily Stocks pantry kitchen according to par levels. 
-Rotates stock using FIFO. 
-Respectful use of all hospital equipment. 
-Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives. 
-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled. 
-Performs other duties as assigned. 
-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure. 
-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). 
Work Experience 
-One year of food service experience preferred. 
Education 
-High School diploma or equivalent preferred. 
-Ability to read and write English preferred. 
Physical Demands and Work Environment 
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling
Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time 
1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66 
11-20 0-33 11-20 0-33 
21-50 0-33 21-50 0-33 
51-75 0-33 51-75 0-33 
76-100 0-33 76-100 0-33 
Movement % Time 
Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33 
Crouch/Squat 0-33 
Kneel/Crawl 0-33 
Reach above Shoulder 0-33
Reach below Shoulder 0-33 
Repetitive Arm None 
Repetitive Hand 0-33 
Grasping 0-33 
Squeezing 0-33 
Climb Stairs 0-33 
Walking Uneven 0-33 
Walking Even 34-66 
Environment % Time 
Indoors 67-100 
Outdoors 0-33 
Extreme Heat None 
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33 
Equipment % Time 
Motor Vehicles None 
Foot Pedals None 
Extreme Heat None 
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33 
Work near % Time 
Machinery None 
Electricity None 
Sharps 0-33 
Chemicals 0-33 
Fumes 0-33 
Heights None 
Vision
Depth Perception Required 
< 20" Required 
Color Not Required 
Peripheral Required 
Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR 
Sit 1 3 
Stand 4 4.5 
Walk 4 4.5