Patient Ambassador- Dietary- Mercy Health Anderson

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Responsible for performing entry level job functions relative to patient meal service, cafeteria, catering, food prep, and sanitation.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs tasks on the patient tray line-portioning and assembling food according to menu, write ins, nourishments etc. Restocks supplies on the line as needed. Also, makes salads, desserts, and sandwiches per recipes for patient line.
• Delivers patient trays in accordance with selection and prescribed diets following food safety and sanitation guidelines. Good customer relation skills and communication with the patient is a must.
• Gathers and delivers requisitioned supplies for the pantry stock.
• Demonstrates competency in the safe use, care, and handling of equipment. Reports malfunctions to the supervisor.
• Works in the dish room as scheduled, following acceptable procedures. All pots and pans must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized per ServSafe procedures.
• Follows established safety practices related to the proper use of chemicals.
• Attends meetings as required to enhance safety knowledge, job skills, and communication within the department.
• Serves in the cafeteria when necessary utilizing appropriate customer service skills. Follows all recipe and portion control standards. Restocks as needed.
• May on occasion perform cash handling functions. All cash handling procedures to be followed.
• May assist in other areas as relief
• Performs tasks on the patient tray line-portioning and assembling food according to menu, write ins, nourishments etc. Restocks supplies on the line as needed. Also makes salads, desserts, and sandwiches per recipes for patient line.
• Delivers patient trays in accordance with selection and prescribed diets following food safety and sanitation guidelines. Good customer relation skills and communication with the patient is a must.

Employment Qualifications

Education Qualifications - List the minimum education, training, and experience required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Specialty/Major:

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

• Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com