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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32
Work Shift:
Days/Evenings (United States of America)
Nutrition Services Associate - St. Joseph Warren Hospital
THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
Shift/Schedule:
Job Summary:
The Nutrition Services Associate is responsible for tasks related to patient meal service, including the timely assembly, final preparation and delivery of nutritionally appropriate and attractive meals. The Food Service Associate also practices appropriate food handling techniques and safety procedures while demonstrating excellent customer service skills on a consistent basis.
Essential Functions:
Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus and patient/guest specific requirements
Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with patients and guests
Areas are restocked as needed to meet department demands
Performs sanitation for assigned work area in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines
Ensures cooking and serving equipment is prewashed, washed and sanitized per department procedures
Other duties as assigned
Education:
Experience:
No experience required; On-the-job training will be provided
Previous Food Industry or Customer Service experience preferred
Skills & Abilities:
Able to write and understand written and oral communications
Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
Basic math skills
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What we offer
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department:
Food and Nutrition - St. Joseph
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Employer, 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.
Mercy Health is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMHealth.org,) one of the top 20 health systems in the United States and part of the top performing quartile of Catholic health systems for lowest cost per case for patient care. Mercy Health is the largest health system in Ohio and among the top five employers in the state, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky. Mercy Health provided care for patients more than 6.8 million times in 2017. The system includes assets of $6.8 billion and nearly 500 care facilities including 23 hospitals and 26 post-acute care facilities including senior living communities, hospice programs and home health agencies. Its clinically integrated network of more than 2,700 health care providers coordinates more effective and efficient care for more than 350,000 patients, saving money for taxpayers through the Medicare Shared Savings Program. As part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, the ministry provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit.