Catering Associate - 20 Hours, Evening Shift

Responsible for patient meal service food on assigned units, e.g., menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, special requests and needs, and in-between meal food delivery. Communicates and addresses patient food issues/concerns and needs for Food & Nutrition services. Interacts with Nursing regarding patient nutrition needs or requirements and unit food service needs. Assists the dietitian with monitoring patients who are NPO, on liquid diets, or need to have their intake recorded. Reacts accurately and effectively to all changes to ensure efficient timing of services and accuracy of physician's ordered modified di ts. Is familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within diet order limitations guidelines-responsible for quality service reflected in internal or external patient satisfaction survey results on assigned units Salem Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community We place great value on being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of our patient. At Mass General Brig am, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment, and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.

• Strong verbal communication, reading, and writing abilities are required.
• Be able to interact with patients and staff congenially.
• Basic computer skills which may be obtained thru on job training.
• Proficient in basic mathematical skills.
• Food Service experience in a health care environment is desirable.
• High School diploma/GED strongly preferred.

Salem Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.