Food Service Associate
- Prepare and serve meals according to specific dietary needs, including diabetic, cardiac, renal, vegetarian, and allergen-free diets for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Assemble and deliver meal trays to patient rooms, ensuring accuracy in order and adherence to nutrition plans.
- Work closely with dietitians and clinical staff to ensure all meals meet medical and nutritional requirements.
- Provide special attention to pediatric meal presentation to make food more appealing and encourage proper intake.
- Monitor patient meal satisfaction and report preferences, allergies, or refusals to nursing or dietary staff.
- Maintain a clean, sanitized kitchen and food preparation area in strict compliance with infection control protocols.
- Support food service operations by managing inventory, replenishing stock, and recording food temperatures.
- Collaborated with nurses to meet feeding schedules and allergy protocols for pediatric patients.
- Provide warm and patient-friendly interaction with children and their families to enhance their hospital experience.