What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker - Trayline position at University Hospital, Newark NJ?
Overview
The primary purpose of the Food Service Worker position is to assist in preparing and serving food to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and their family members.
Responsibilities
Service provided is patient centered.
Delivers meals and snacks per policy and procedure. Retrieves patient meal trays per policy and procedure. Utilizes knowledge of growth and development when providing services to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Communicates with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a manner which demonstrates an understanding of the patient developmental and cognitive level.
Conducts various cleaning and sanitation functions.
Formulates patient meal supplement and nourishment.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED Certificate preferred. Ability to read, write speak, and understand English fluently to perform the duties of the position required. Effective verbal and written communications. Customer service and hospitality- oriented. Attention to detail with appropriate follow through. Ability to work effectively as a team member. Ability to establish effective relationships within a multi-cultural environment.
University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.
