Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic specialty hospitals. We provide advanced orthopedic programs and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. We are consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient's ability to function. We specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Food Service Worker. In this role, the successful candidate ensures that patients receive appropriate nourishments, trays and food selections under the direction of the Supervisor of Patient Services.

Job Responsibilities

• Updates and corrects patient menus on a timely basis.
• Reviews patient menus to ensure adherence to prescribed diets and nutritional care plans.
• Modifies menus in accordance with changes in diet orders.
• Ensures that patient menus contain all the necessary information: name, room number, and diet orders.
• Ensures that patient's food allergies, and intolerance are taken care of and noted.
• Visits assigned patients on a daily basis and assists with menus.
• Assures daily delivery of patient nourishments.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Delivers appropriate patient supplements/snacks to patients' rooms as scheduled.
• Checks the temperature of tray line refrigerators daily and informs supervisor of any problems.
• Assures refrigerator is clean and contents are properly dated and marked for freshness (based on date dot system), or discarded.
• Always notify supervisor of any problem with the refrigeration unit.
• Attends training classes as directed.
• Participates actively in all training programs including in-ins and meetings.
• Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of materials and instruction given.
• Identifies and actively pursues a planned program for educational growth through OD&L classes, reading journals, etc.
• Consults with Clinical Dietitian and Supervisor regarding each patient's dietary needs and change in patient status.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Must be able to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Minimum six (6) months on a tray assembly line or related experience preferred.
• A.A. degree in Nutrition or related major.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Benefits and Perks

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

Salary Information

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $24.61 - $26.46 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.

Key skills/competency

• Food Service
• Patient Nourishment
• Menu Planning
• Dietary Adherence
• Allergy Management
• Food Safety
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Attention to Detail