Host Hostess PRN at University of Maryland Medical System in Bel Air, Maryland

Job Requirements

Job Summary:

Place orders, clean carts, provide menus, print tickets, assemble, and deliver meals to patients. The host/hostess ensures that trays are accurate per the My dining printed tray ticket and appropriate for the patient's ordered diet, helps with tray compilation on the line and then delivers the trays to the patient floors and picks up dirty trays for delivery to the dish room. Ensure that all patients are aware of the bedside meal program. Interacts with patients, nurses, secretaries and family and friends of patients Continually develops knowledge and skills, as appropriate, for patients of any age, including neonate, toddler, school age, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in addition to the terminally ill patient. In addition, the host/hostess is responsible for maintaining floor pantry stock.

Rotating Shift: Days, Evenings, and rotating weekends

Host/Hostess/Tray Deliver:

The host/hostess builds the trays at the end of the tray line and places the trays onto the holding carts. The host/hostess delivers the trays to the patients within the established time frame, picks up the dirty trays and place the patients' orders.

Work Experience:

Prior experience in food service or retail preferred. The incumbent may require up to 2 months of detailed job orientation and training to gain specific capabilities to perform essential job functions.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to work well under time constraints. Ability to work on multiple assignments under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment is required. Ability to read and understand English is essential. Ability to understand and follow directions. Ability to use basic math skills. Ability to communicate effectively with patients of all ages. Ability to communicate effectively with members of the floor staff.

• Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.37