Duties/Responsibilities: Displays courtesy and professionalism at all times while providing timely, helpful service to all patients, visitors, physicians, and associates. Checks food temperatures before and during meal service; monitors quality of product. Distributes and collects patient meal trays and nourishments. Assists dieticians by obtaining information (oral and written) related to patient acceptance of meals and quality of food service. Performs daily inventory and ordering of food and paper supplies, maintaining cleanliness of assigned areas. Stocks assigned areas according to procedures and puts stock away accordingly. Prepares dishwasher for operation, unloads dishes after completion, and returns dishes, trays, pots, and small wares to proper areas. Cleans and closes the dish room according to procedure. Washes pots and pans as per set procedures. Sets up assigned areas, such as tray setup and hot food/beverage stations, following written instructions, including stocking supplies. Places menu items on trays in proper portion sizes neatly. May prepare and deliver special or late trays as directed. Returns supplies and food to proper locations. Cleans and organizes assigned areas. Cleans trucks, carts, equipment, and other areas as assigned. This summary highlights key job functions and does not include every detail that may be reasonably required. Education/Experience Required: Must be able to read, write, and communicate verbally at a 10th-grade level to follow work instructions. On-the-job training of approximately one month is provided. Registration/Certification: ServeSafe certification is a plus. Physical/Environmental Requirements: This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking, and lifting over 10 lbs. Occasional climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50–100 lbs, and sitting may be needed. Constant use of hearing, sight, and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem-solving are required. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires all staff to be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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