What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE position at North Mississippi Medical Center System?
Tupelo
FOOD/NUT SVCS
Full Time - Day
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.
**Basic Requirements**: * Check assigned patient trays for diet order accuracy start re-therm cycle & assist with beverage service to ensure timely meal service. * Check meal carts at nursing station to ensure accuracy. * Distribute and retrieve patient and guest trays. * Assemble and distribute patient snacks, nutritional supplements and enteral feeding products. * Read and pass correct select menus per the diet order, assist patients with menus when needed, and retrieval of select menus as necessary. * Fill and deliver floor stock nourishment orders to nursing units. * Interacts effectively with customers of NMMC on a daily basis in a service role. * Supports the Hospital’s and Department’s goals and objectives. * Demonstrates adherence to NMHS’ Mission, Vision and Values Statement & to Service Excellence Standards and serves as a role model to staff. **Communications**: * Interfaces with all internal & external customers to insure high customer satisfaction. * Responsible for internal and external customer services to best meet needs of patients and customers. * Compiles and submits data and reports appropriately and on a timely basis. * Communicates effectively and timely with all internal & external customers. **Budget**: * Insures most efficient use of food and supplies **Safe Food Handling & Sanitation:** * Follows proper food safety procedures and proper documentation of required monitors. * Cleans & sanitizes all assigned areas to meet the State Board of Health Standards. * Responsible for actively participating in FNS’s HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) Program. * Must effectively assist in the maintaining assigned HACCP monitors -and all other departmental documents. **Requirements:** * High school graduate required. * Prior food service experience desirable * Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. * Must be able to speak and read English. * Must be customer oriented and able to deal effectively with internal and external customers. * Legible handwriting. * Possesses effective communication skills to promote medical center. * Basic computer skills.
High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate
FOOD/NUT SVCS
Full Time - Day
Posting Description
At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families. We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions. At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose. When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.
Job Description
**Basic Requirements**: * Check assigned patient trays for diet order accuracy start re-therm cycle & assist with beverage service to ensure timely meal service. * Check meal carts at nursing station to ensure accuracy. * Distribute and retrieve patient and guest trays. * Assemble and distribute patient snacks, nutritional supplements and enteral feeding products. * Read and pass correct select menus per the diet order, assist patients with menus when needed, and retrieval of select menus as necessary. * Fill and deliver floor stock nourishment orders to nursing units. * Interacts effectively with customers of NMMC on a daily basis in a service role. * Supports the Hospital’s and Department’s goals and objectives. * Demonstrates adherence to NMHS’ Mission, Vision and Values Statement & to Service Excellence Standards and serves as a role model to staff. **Communications**: * Interfaces with all internal & external customers to insure high customer satisfaction. * Responsible for internal and external customer services to best meet needs of patients and customers. * Compiles and submits data and reports appropriately and on a timely basis. * Communicates effectively and timely with all internal & external customers. **Budget**: * Insures most efficient use of food and supplies **Safe Food Handling & Sanitation:** * Follows proper food safety procedures and proper documentation of required monitors. * Cleans & sanitizes all assigned areas to meet the State Board of Health Standards. * Responsible for actively participating in FNS’s HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) Program. * Must effectively assist in the maintaining assigned HACCP monitors -and all other departmental documents. **Requirements:** * High school graduate required. * Prior food service experience desirable * Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. * Must be able to speak and read English. * Must be customer oriented and able to deal effectively with internal and external customers. * Legible handwriting. * Possesses effective communication skills to promote medical center. * Basic computer skills.
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Licenses
You must have the following licenses to apply:Education
You must have the following education to apply:High School Diploma, GED, or Project Search Graduate
