Dining Services Associate

Overview

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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

· Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1

· Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs

· Family-focused benefits

· Wellness incentives

Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs...and more

6:30am - 7:00p / Full Time / 40hrs

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Teams with unit personnel to assure the delivery of meals to patients in a timely fashion in accordance with defined service standards.
• Assures that the tray and all components are accurate and attractively presented.
• Assures patients receive the food items they desire, including special requested items within the parameters of the patients diet order.
• May open packages and arrange items on the tray for patients.
• Communicates to nursing when there are patients that require special assistance with feeding.
• Assures that all trays are retrieved at the end of the meal and returned to the kitchen or loaded onto the transport cart for delivery to the kitchen.
• Enters food preferences into the card file section of the diet software system. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• At least two years of college preferred.
• Previous hospitality experience preferred.
• Experience in a high volume operation preferred.
• Fast food experience does not qualify.
• Demonstrated skills in customer service, critical thinking, problem solving and written and verbal communication.
• Ability to make sound judgments while quickly processing information.
• Proficient computer and web-based software skills including the ability to adapt to regular changes in software programs and processes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
• Ability push and/or pull carts weighing up to 250 pounds.

ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.