Dining Ambassador, Valley Dining, Per Diem Temp, Day

Position Summary Enter patient selections in the hand‑held computer in compliance with patient diet orders. Assist patients in selecting their meals whenever possible. Explain basic diet information to patients and their family members. Act as a liaison between patients and the Department of Food & Nutrition ensuring they receive the highest level of customer service. Know and perform basic computer functions related to the CBORD Diet Office System. Provide tray delivery and nourishment to patients. Stock food supplies for the nursing units pantries. Deal with all meal service issues. Education High school diploma or equivalent. Basic computer skills. Experience One year previous experience as a Dietary Aide in a hospital food service or related healthcare setting. Special Skills Ability to read, write and speak English, including ability to read relatively small type on a computer screen. Good communication skills. Ability to pay attention to details while changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Comfortable speaking and interacting with patients and family members. Desire and ability to focus on customer service. Ability to learn and retain basic diet information. Job Location & Shift The Valley Hospital-Paramus, Shift Day (United States of America). Benefits Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees) Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D (Full Time Employees) Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.) 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness Retirement Plan, Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount, Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities Salary Pay Range: $19.81 - $24.76 (per hour) EEO Statement Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr