The Patient Services Host/Hostess promotes meal assistance for all patients on a daily basis which includes meal selection, service and retrieval. Accurately serves food and beverages to patients in accordance with the patients diet prescription. Verbally communicates patient concerns with the clinical dietitian (i.e. education needs, inadequate meal consumption, etc.).
This position is based in Kotzebue, Alaska working at the Maniilaq Health Center. Hiring for rotational work. The rotational schedule will be 3-week on and 3-weeks off. Point of hire origin is Anchorage, AK. NMS will accommodate travel from NANA Region villages to Kotzebue, AK.
Responsibilities
Works closely with and assists patients with making appropriate daily menu selections.
Prepares, assembles and delivers patient meal trays and snacks.
Calculates and assembles trays for modified diets, fluid restrictions, calories, etc. for meals which may include:
Regular
Soft/Low Residue/Bland
Renal
Low Sodium
Cardiac
Low Fat
Pureed
Lactose Restricted
Diabetic
Combination Diets
Check cafeteria and nursing unit areas periodically to make sure all is continually stocked and everything is full/working.
Performs assorted kitchen duties including sanitation, set-up and completing temperature logs.
Utilizes automated tablet to record and transfer meal selections to computer.
Other duties that are pertinent to the department or units success also may be assigned.
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Alaska Food Workers Card or ServSafe Certification contingent upon 90 days of hire.
Must pass a fingerprinting background investigation that complies with The Crime Control Act, Child Care Worker Act and the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
Preferred Qualifications
At least one (1) year of directly related restaurant or healthcare food preparation experience.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoor
Noise level: Moderate
Office conditions: Pace of work environment: Medium
Customer Interaction: High
Description of environment: Hospital food service
Frequently required to walk, stand, lift, pull and push.
Physical requirements: Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Travel: None
Competencies
NMS Core Values
Safety guides our behavior.
Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
Commitments made will be fulfilled.
All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
The environment will be protected and sustained.
This company is a federal contractor and an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
