Department:

Food ServicesPrimarily Days (United States of America)

Employee Type:

Regular

Per Diem Type (if applicable):

Minimum Pay Range:

$21.00 - $25.20

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Host/Hostess of Food Services provides quality food and nutritional services to Marshall Medical Center’s residents/patients.  Ensures patient food preferences and diet restrictions are made a priority when processing meal orders and that appropriate foods are prepared and delivered under the prescribed diet.  The Host/Hostess is passionate about food service and hospitality, demonstrates service commitment and enjoys 1:1 contact with patients.  In addition, this position performs accurate clerical support to the Food Services department, assists as needed with food service-related duties such as food preparation, assistance in the cafeteria and dish washing. Consistently adheres to the proper safety and sanitation guidelines.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• College level nutritional courses strongly preferred

 Knowledge:

• Previous experience with special modified diets required

• Must be able to multi-task in an active and dynamic environment with frequent interruptions

• Experience in Food and Nutrition Services (preferably hospital) preferred

• Working knowledge of CBORD systems, Paragon and Microsoft products, including Windows, Word and Excel, strongly preferred

Skills:

• Superior customer service and listening skills 

• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal and creative thinking skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships

• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities

• Must be detail oriented with the ability to prioritize workload and complete assigned projects within established time frames

• Ability to read, write and understand directions in the English language

• Must be able to do simple multiplication and division 

• Teamwork oriented; a self starter with a strong work ethic and a history of dependability and punctuality

• Must have the physical characteristics to meet the demands of the position (see physical assessment)