Host/Hostess - Nutritional Services - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly)

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Host/Hostess is responsible continuous quality improvement, participates as a member of the Patient Services Team with primary responsibility for preparing food carts and delivering meals to patients.  Continually develops knowledge and skills related to patient food service/nutrition. Participates in the continual improvement of the patient services work processes. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Functions:

1. Uses safe food handling techniques.
2. Works safely and uses equipment properly.
3. Collects food preferences, intolerances, and habits.
4. Assembles meal trays.
5. Offers entree and beverage choices.
6. Communicates via cell phone and coordinates with partner and kitchen staff to facilitate meeting the food service needs of all patients.
7. Collects trays from patient rooms.  Records I/O's as appropriate.
8. Prepares, labels, and delivers nourishments.  Writes menus for outlier patients.  Calculates amount of supplement to send when ordered.
9. Temperature recording and responsibilities.
10. Patient Rounding.
11. Patient data tracking including house, npo and missed meals reports.
12. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent training and/or experience required.
• Minimum of one year food service experience preferred.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:

• Ability to read, write and do math as generally demonstrated by a high school diploma or GED.
• Good interpersonal skills (eye contact, active listening, etc.), good verbal and written communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nutrition principles, meal patterns and exchanges.
• Able to use computer.

Compensation Details:  Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.
 

Benefits:  Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees.  To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.

Bonus Eligibility:  Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

* Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace.  This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.