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Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Food Service Worker 2

Dining, Bar & Counter ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeNewton, MA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Knowledge of food service kitchens, including safety and cleanliness standards.
  • Ability to read and understand English and to comprehend information and take appropriate action quickly.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally.
  • Ability to work independently and complete assigned tasks safely and correctly while demonstrating time management skills.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Ability to provide customer service, take initiative and ownership of concerns, and follow up appropriately.
  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to team members and patients through flexibility and a strong work ethic.
  • Computer literacy, including speed and accuracy and the ability to learn and use new computerized systems.
  • Organizational skills, including the ability to multitask effectively, complete tasks accurately, and maintain customer service standards.
  • Maintain a neat, professional appearance.

Responsibilities

  • Serve meals to patients professionally, courteously, and efficiently.
  • Adhere to hospital regulatory requirements, including proper use of patient identifiers and hand hygiene practices.
  • Instruct patients on the meal ordering system using an established script.
  • Deliver the correct menu and diet-compliant inserts to patients in a timely manner.
  • Assist patients and family members with placing meal orders as needed.
  • Assess each patient's ability to use the meal ordering system and follow up with an appropriate staff member if the patient is unable to participate.
  • Deliver between-meal nourishments directly to patients.
  • Expedite changes and diet-compliant substitutes in response to patient requests.
  • For diabetic patients, inform Nursing that the tray has arrived and that delivery is intended.
  • Adhere to established infection control and isolation precaution policies.
  • Retrieve completed meals from patients' rooms in a timely manner.
  • Record nutrient intake from meals for patients on physician-ordered calorie counts.
  • Act as a liaison between the Nutrition and Food Service Department, patients, and nursing units.
  • Enter meal orders into CBORD.
  • Take ownership of patient concerns regarding meal service and ensure their resolution.
  • Serve as a quality assurance control point for all aspects of the Room Service program.
  • Maintain open communication with Call Center Representatives regarding patients' food requirements.
  • Act as a patient advocate with respect to the Room Service meal delivery system.
  • Complete nourishment kitchen stock sheets and fax or hand-deliver them to the Call Center.
  • Restock food and non-food items according to established par levels on the nourishment kitchen stock sheet.
  • Rotate perishable items according to departmental policy.
  • Check and record refrigerator temperatures.
  • Check assigned nourishment kitchen temperatures and complete logs.
  • Keep nourishment kitchens clean and organized.
  • Record calorie count information and provide it to Dietary Call Center personnel.
  • Communicate with nursing and Food Service staff about information that can improve patient meal service.
  • Help load and transport food trucks for patient tray service as needed.
  • Ensure patient tray food corresponds to the diet order and is listed on the tray ticket; identify potential problems and follow through, including informing appropriate staff members.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

Desired Qualifications

  • High school or vocational school graduation is preferred; some college is preferred.
  • Three to five years of food service experience is preferred.

About the Company

Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Mass General Brigham Ventures funds early-stage life science ideas arising from Mass General Brigham’s research network. It provides first access to deal flow and proprietary rights, backing the formation and growth of new companies and technologies. It uses capital and support to help translate bold innovations into drugs and medical technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$1.9B
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2008

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