Food Service Nutrition Host-Main Kitchen-Methodist at UnityPoint Health

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dietary Services, Food Serving, Food Storage, Cleaning, Sanitation, Cash Handling, Patient Communication, Menu Assistance, Tray Collection, Diet Explanation, Request Response, Intake Charting, Container Opening, Tray Adjustment, Cleaning Assignments, Pantry Maintenance

Industry

Description

Overview Performs routine dietary services to patient care areas according to established quality standards. Serves, and stores food according to specified menu and dietary procedures. Performs proper cleaning and sanitation of foodservice equipment, and work area. Must be able to deliver, set up and serve food to patients, visitors and staff on a limited time schedule. Perform specified cash handling duties. Acts as a liaison between the patient, Food & Nutrition department and Nursing Services and attends to all patient food needs. Click below to learn more about our Food and Nutrition openings - https://youtu.be/3uzmge9FJVE Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Communicates effectively with patients, guests, and hospital personnel Explains Room Service Program to patients and families Assists in meeting patients’ dietary needs by preparing them for each meal to include assisting with menus, passing and collection of meal trays, explanation of diets, distributing water and nourishments and responding to patients’ requests, charting patient food, beverage and water intakes Assist patients with opening containers and utensils on the tray and adjust tray stands Follows daily and weekly cleaning assignments and checks out with the supervisor prior to badging out Cleans and maintains the kitchen pantries. Qualifications Experience: Previous food service experience or class preparation preferred. Must be at least 16 yrs old

Responsibilities

This role involves performing routine dietary services, including serving and storing food according to specified menus and procedures for patient care areas. The host also acts as a liaison, communicating with patients and staff regarding food needs and performing necessary cleaning and sanitation duties.