PATIENT DINING ASSOCIATE (FULL TIME)

Location MSK-KOCH INPATIENT – 530 East 74th Street, New York, NY 10021. Online applications accepted only. Schedule Full‑time. Days and hours may vary. Further details upon interview. Pay Range $19.00 to $20.00 per hour. Additional Information Previous RSA hospital environment preferred. Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available. Job Summary Patient Dining Associates work on assigned units in a healthcare facility and provide services that include helping patients make menu selections, assembling, delivering and picking up their meal trays. They are part of the caregiving team and are responsible for patient safety and satisfaction goals by ensuring meals are accurate and delivered at the correct time and temperature. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Help patients understand their menu selections and work with nursing staff to ensure orders comply with nutritional requirements or restrictions. Work with caregivers and culinary team to determine menu alternatives for patients with food allergies, sensitivities, cultural, ethnic or religious preferences, or when a patient inquires about additional selections. Manage tray tickets and assemble meals according to each patient’s menu selection in a timely and accurate manner; retrieve trays from patient rooms at assigned times. Comply with regulatory agency standards, including federal, state and JCAHO; adhere to facility confidentiality and the patient’s rights policy as outlined in HIPAA policies and procedures. Follow Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations and breaking down patient tray line. Follow facility and department infection control policies and procedures. Assist dietitians, such as helping monitor patients who cannot eat food through their mouth, are on liquid diets or have a specific calorie count to manage. Communicate problems or concerns with patients to appropriate personnel in a timely manner, following department procedures. Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in Morrison Healthcare policies and procedures. Comply with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations, as well as department sanitation procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English. Basic computer and mathematical skills. Must be able to occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds and maneuver and push food delivery carts. Benefits Both full‑time and part‑time positions offer the following benefits to associates: Retirement Plan Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program Full‑time positions additionally offer: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/AD Disability Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Equal Opportunity Statement Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other classification protected by law. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Additional Disclaimers The job post is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, tasks or requirements. The company reserves the right to modify or change essential functions based on business necessity. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. The company maintains a drug‑free workplace. Req ID: 1544288 #J-18808-Ljbffr