Host / Hostess / Tray line / Floor Stock

These positions perform a variety of food serve tasks in support of the hospital meal services and patient care program.  The employee will work under moderate supervision with patients and staff from other departments as well as food service employees.  Computer use for patient management is required.  Certain positions within this category will be responsible for inventorying and restocking patient care areas with food related items.

• Prepare tray tickets based on diet orders and patient preferences.
• Assist in tray line meal service.
• Deliver meals to patients in a safe fashion.  Records intakes related to all meals and transfers that date to the computer.
• Pick up soiled meal trays in a safe fashion.  Records intake related to all meals and transfers that data to the computer.
• Visits with patients daily for preference and menu completion
• Works with production staff to ensure that accurate preparations may be made

Special Requirements

This position requires one-on-one patient contact.  The employee has to be patient, kind and willing to go above basic requirements to meet the needs of our patients.

Working Conditions

The job is performed in an area that experiences extreme temperatures and hazardous condition; the work area is often steamy and floors are wet.

Education:

High School or equivalent.

Experience:

Required - Customer Service

Preferred - Wait Staff or Hosting

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.

Basic knowledge of therapeutic diets.