Catering Assoc. Supv.

Position Summary

Responsible for coordinating patient meal service on all units of assigned teams,# e.g., menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, special requests# and needs, in-between meal food delivery. Ensure Catering Associates are# adequately trained, and units are properly staffed to provide service. Ensuring communication of patient food issues/concerns are relayed between Food ## Nutrition Services and Nursing.

Interacts with Nursing in regard to patient# nutrition needs or requirements. React accurately and effectively to all changes# to ensure efficient timing of services, accuracy of physician#s ordered modified# diets. Is familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure# optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations.

Responsible for quality service reflected in internal or external patient satisfaction Qualifications: A.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent required upon hire or transfer to the# department. Must have the ability to read, write and speak English, follow# written and verbal instructions and complete simple computational skills. B. Training and Experience: Experience in health care environment is desirable but not required.# Strong verbal communication, reading and writing abilities required.

Be# able to interact with patients and staff congenially. Proficient in basic# mathematical skills. Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions: A. Exposure to loud noise, slippery and wet surfaces, which require safety# equipment. Frequently exposed to moving objects. Rarely exposed to# hazardous material chemicals, vibration, potential electrical hazard,# potential burns, requiring special clothing and/or safety equipment.

B. Must be able to see objects closely, as in reading, on a continuous basis.# Must be able to see objects far away continuously. Must be able to# discriminate color continuously. Must be able to perceive depth# continuously. C. Must be able to give and receive verbal communications on a continuous# basis. Must be able to read written communications on a continuous# basis.

Able to compose written communications frequently. D. Able to lift objects weighing less than 10 pounds or less frequently, 20-30# pounds occasionally. Able to carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less# occasionally.#