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Core Functions 

• Delivers patient meal trays within 10 minutes of preparation and verifies patient identity before service
• Double-checks tray accuracy prior to delivery
• Recognizes patients unable to communicate food preferences and responds appropriately
• Greets patients courteously when delivering meals
• Communicates effectively with co-workers regarding food production and with nursing staff to confirm diet orders
• Stocks nourishment centers and doctors’ lounge daily, ensuring all areas are fully stocked before end of shift
• Fills department requisitions as needed
• Prepares carts and assists with tray-line at designated times
• Retrieves trays from patient rooms on schedule
• Maintains cleanliness of beverage refrigerator and dry storage areas
• Unloads and stores grocery deliveries on Mondays and Thursdays
• Assists with special function setups as time permits
• Supports co-workers in completing tasks and maintains flexibility under pressure
• Adheres to infection control procedures and DNV/ISO 9001 standards
• Provides age-appropriate service for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. 

 

Professional Responsibility 

• Adheres to dress code; maintains a neat and professional appearance
• Wears identification badge and uses timekeeping system correctly
• Reports to work on time and completes tasks within scheduled hours
• Completes all required annual education, in-services, and physical exams on time
• Maintains compliance with regulatory and infection control standards
• Attends at least 75% of staff meetings; reviews and returns meeting minutes as required
• Ensures patient confidentiality at all times
• Actively participates in departmental and hospital-wide initiatives
• Communicates and upholds the hospital’s mission, ethics, and departmental goals. 

  

Education: 

• High school diploma or GED required. 

Skills: 

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in additional languages is preferred.
• Basic computer literacy required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety and sanitation standards. 

Founded in 1975 by more than 15 obstetricians, pediatricians and family practitioners as Women s and Children s Hospital, the Odessa Regional Medical Center is a health care facility that offers cardiac catheterization, nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging services. It provides treatment for urological problems, gastroenterology and prostate cancer. The Odessa Regional Medical Center specializes in physical and occupational therapies and podiatry, pulmonary and radiology services. It also offers various imaging services, such as CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging, digital mammography, ultrasound and bone densitometry. The hospital provides obstetric, nephrology, neurology and oncology care services, as well as performs otolaryngological, maxillofacial, vascular, general and cardiovascular surgeries. Additionally, it conducts classes for child birth preparation, baby care and breastfeeding. The Odessa Regional Medical Center is located in Odessa, Texas.