Dietary Host - West Hospital

Assists patients with menu selections based on identified dietary needs, available meal choices, and a prescribed nutrition program/system. Prepares and serves food at an assigned location, while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Four 10-hour shifts per week 7am - 5:30pm or 8:30am-7pm. (will also work every 3rd weekend 7:30am - 6pm).

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Assists patients with making appropriate menu selections based on their identified dietary needs by utilizing the available meal choices and prescribed nutrition program.

• Interacts with patients, families, and hospital staff in a friendly, welcoming, and professional manner.

• As applicable, makes recommendations to patients and families based off of basic dietary restrictions and needs

• Answers basic dietary and nutrition questions in relation to the available menu selections/options.

• Retrieves and documents patient food orders, prepares trays for service, delivers meal trays and other food related requests. Ensuring patient orders are accurate and complete.

• Retrieves patient trays post meal in a timely fashion.

• Prepares and serves food, cleans, and sanitizes kitchen and equipment, and ensures proper food storage in assigned location.

• Sets up trays prior to meal service, ensuring quality and timeliness.

• Prepares food sections as needed.

• Maintains proper Joint Commission and HACCP food safety policies and sanitization procedures for service and for clean-up, including washing of dishes and equipment.

• Sanitizes and cleans kitchen and service area and dining room tables per daily, weekly, and monthly guidelines.

• Ensures food is properly stored and handled and takes and records food temperatures as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Federal Sanitation regulations concerning facilities, equipment, and utensils.

• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of dish machine, ovens, steamers, slicers, freezers, and refrigeration.

• Basic knowledge of nutrition and ability to learn about specialized menu requirements.

• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner.

• Ability to multi-task while maintaining quality standards.

• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interactions with patients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read, write, and utilize a designated Nutrition Program system, under the direction of certified Registered Dietitian(s)required.

• Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on established work schedule required.

• ServSafe Food Handlers certification within 120 days of transfer or hire required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

• Previous work experience in food services is preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Requires moderate physical activity handling of average weight objects up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally; standing and/or walking continuously. Subject to inside environmental conditions, with exposure to extreme cold from walk-in coolers and freezers, and extreme heat working with stoves, ovens, and steam tables. Exposure to odors, cleaning solutions, and kitchen equipment.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees ha