Food Service Aide - Food & Nutrition Services

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health Beaufort Hospital, a campus of ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Beaufort Hospital serves as a campus of ECU Health Medical Center. The 142-bed full-service hospital is located in Washington and has earned national designation as a Primary Stroke Center. It is home to a 16-bed emergency department that serves approximately 25,000 patients per year, as well as the Marion L. Shepard Cancer Center - a provider of leading-edge chemotherapy and radiation therapy, among other cancer services. ECU Health Beaufort also offers general medical and surgical services, operative services, a women's birthing center, rehabilitation services and outpatient clinics.

Position Summary

The Food Service Aide is responsible for setting up the serving line, serving correct food portions to clients, cleaning, and sanitizing the work area. The Food Service Aide is also responsible for keeping HealthTouch and other communication devices current, recording diet changes, answering the telephone and relaying information, preparing patient menu request for distribution and tally, and delivering nourishments. The position may also be required to handle cash and must follow company cash handling procedures to ensure that control of cash is effectively maintained. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but ECU Health may identify other responsibilities of the position.
As a Food Service Aide, you are also responsible for ensuring a positive first impression by greeting patients, visitors, internal customers and your peers with a smile and genuine attitude that says, Welcome to ECU Health Beaufort Hospital. It is my pleasure to serve you. How may I help you today?

Minimum Requirements

Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, and work assignments.
Ability to work a flexible schedule required.
Must comply with any dress code requirement.
Must maintain high standard for work area and appearance.
Must maintain a positive attitude.

Other Information

This is a PRN/as needed position - no benefits

Rotating shifts: rotating shifts as needed to include weekends

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.