Description

US:NV:Carson City Patient Food Services

Full Time Variable Shift

About Carson Tahoe Health

CTH is a not-for-profit healthcare system with 240 licensed acute care beds, fully accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ). CTH was voted 5th most beautiful hospital in the nation nestled among the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in North Carson City and only a short drive away from world-famous Lake Tahoe & Reno. We serve a population of over 250,000 and feature two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 19 regional locations.

Summary

Responsible for the sanitation of food service utensils and service-ware, floor mats, service carts, dishwashing/pots machinery area. Participates in preparation for and calling of patient meal service tray-lines, empties garbage, collects/washes in a timely manner service-ware from cafeteria service, patient service, and special function service. Assists unit stock per “daily stocking sheets” as needed. The population served by this position is in the pediatric to geriatric age group, primarily in the 20 - 65 year old category.

Responsibilities

1. Consistently clean utensils and equipment to standards according to sanitation survey. Utilizes a 2 man system of dishwashing to assure separation of handling dirty and clean service-ware. Follows proper procedures for disposal of contaminated wastes received on patients soiled meal trays. Complies with proper methods of silverware washing. Cleans caddy carts after each meal and utility carts before each use. Consistently adheres to schedule for garbage collection/disposal. Assures dish machine temperatures are logged.
2. Consistently stocks tray-line with condiments and service-ware assuring clean containers and all service-ware is all facing the same direction. Prepares regular and decaffeinated coffee and coffee service and glassware for ease in service. Lines trays with place mats. Loads, delivers and retrieves patient meal service carts in safe/efficient manner consistently using the golf cart or a two man system of transport for deliveries outside hospital.
3. Organizes work area to allow for greatest level of efficiency. Consistently uses carts in delivery of equipment to storage sites. Consistently completes job responsibilities according to established job task schedule.
4. Attendance, breaks and appearance is symbolic of hospital standards.
5. Actively supports organizations mission and vision values and strategic directions.
6. Assists in unit kitchen stock and catering service and clean ups
7. Provides unit stock, per amounts established by Diet Clerk, utilizing daily stocking sheet.
8. Complies with standards of safety.
9. Maintains confidentiality.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job description in no way states that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.
1. Adheres to all department specific and hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. The ability to adhere to established policy and procedures.
2. The ability to function under pressure and prioritize work loads.
3. Must be self motivated.
4. Ability to read and write English.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. One year prior experience in food service and public contact preferred.

Top 5 Reasons to Live in Carson City, Nevada

• Live, work and play in one of the most beautiful regions in the world
• Enjoy an array of outdoor activities world class skiing, golf, camping, mountain biking, hiking, water skiing, kayaking, hunting and fishing
• Just next door is Beautiful Lake Tahoe
• We are minutes from Reno known as the 'biggest little city in the world' - Fine dining, nightlife, shopping and home to the University of Nevada Reno.
• Family friendly atmosphere with affordable housing & excellent school system

Our Benefits

• No State Income Tax
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Telehealth
• Paid Time Off, Mental Health, and Volunteer Days
• 100% Vested 401K & Roth with Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses
• On Site Education & Certification Programs
• Base Wage Increases for Relevant Advanced Degrees
• Free Calm App Subscription