Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Food Service Assistant PRN? At HCA Florida University Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

HCA Florida University Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Food Service Assistant PRN like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Food Service Worker is responsible for routine daily tasks related to patient food service. These tasks include, but not limited to; tray assembly, portioning of food; preparation of snacks, tube feedings, and supplements; delivery of floor stock and special items to the units; delivery of patient meal trays into patients rooms. Ensures that all tasks are completed safely, and in strict adherence to Food and Nutrition cleaning /sanitation policies and other related policies and procedures. Provides the highest level of customer service at all times.

· Process menus correctly by placing appropriate food items on patient trays during meal service.

· Delivers meal trays to patient rooms visually checking identification bracelet and calling patients name with affirmative response. Delivers pediatric trays to nursing station.

· Strips, cleans, and sanitizes patient carts using approved procedures.

· Rinses, washes and sanitizes dishware and utensils according to Board of Health Regulations.

· Sets up and delivers patient late trays within 30 minutes of notification.

· Checks pantries for soiled trays, after meal service and at the end of shift.

· Prepares and delivers patient nourishments based on menu rotation and patient diet.

· Selects appropriate foods for therapeutic diets when preparing patient trays and late trays.

· Controls food portions through the use of appropriate sized utensils and measuring devices.

· Correctly records dish machine and refrigerator temperatures. Reports abnormal temperatures to supervisors to initiate corrective action process

· Cleans, sanitizes and stocks milk and ice cream units daily and as needed.

· Picks up and delivers p.o. supplements from pharmacy, for patients daily.

· Stocks tray line before and after meal service and as needed.

· Cleans all work areas, walls, equipment, and storage areas after use according to departments policy and procedures.

· Checks with supervisor or clinical staff before making menu substitution.

· Maintains a clean self and work area and practices Infection Control (hand washing) for protection of self and patients.

· Uses all necessary food service equipment as needed using proper safety precautions and operation procedures.

· Promptly reports food shortages or potential food shortages to supervisor.

· Follows sanitation procedures when handling utensils and food items 100% of the time.

· Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

High School Diploma or its equivalent, preferred

One year of experience in healthcare food and nutrition services preferred and clerical experience preferred

Must be able to speak and understand English at a basic level

HCA Florida University Hospital is a 165 bed hospital. We serve Davie and the surrounding communities in Broward County, FL. We opened in 2021, have 600 colleagues and over 750 physicians. We have a full range of healthcare services. We use technology to deliver great patient experiences. We have a 24/7 emergency department, maternity and orthopedics. We have oncology, neurosciences and diagnostic services. We offer robotic and minimally invasive surgical services. We offer all private patient rooms. We are located next to Nova Southeastern University.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Food Service Assistant PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.