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Department: Nutrition Services
Shift/schedule: Part Time (16 hrs/wk)
GENERAL SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of the Chief Clinical Dietician and in coordination with the Production Manager/Chef. The Expeditor's primary job function is to coordinate the assembly of patient meals during the tray-line process by checking all meals for accuracy, and ensuring the timely delivery of food carts to the nursing units. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
• High School Diploma or GED required
Licensure:
• N/A
Experience:
• Working knowledge of the room service goals for the production area. Three to six months progressively more responsible related work experience preferred.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Coordinate the assembly of patient meals during the tray-line process.
2. Checks all meals for accuracy, adherence to quality assurance minimums and goals.
3. Ensures the timely dispatch of food carts to the nursing units.
4. Checks all food items for acceptability and appropriateness of diet.
5. Rejects any unacceptable food items and requests replacement item.
6. Replenishes supplies on tray-line.
7. Follows proper food handling techniques according to HACCP and local agencies.
8. Ensures the integrity of stored food items on the tray-line.
9. Directs staff to change assignments as needed to ensure patient satisfaction.
10. Communicates well with all members of the Nutrition staff.
11. Takes ownership of problems and ensures a positive outcome.
12. Serves as a quality assurance control point for every aspect of the room service program.
13. Performs other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.
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Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is a 248-bed hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio, providing emergency and surgical care, as well as a wide range of other health-care services (see Programs and Services for details).
SOMC employs over 3,000 full- and part-time people, has a medical staff of more than 266 physicians and specialists, and is supported by more than 464 regular volunteers.
Annual Statistics
13,000 patients admitted
12,000 surgeries
79,000 emergency cases
196,000 outpatient tests
Our Mission
We will make a difference.
Our Strategic Values
Safety: We will build and sustain an exceptionally safe organization.
Quality: We will deliver and sustain exceptional quality of care.
Service: We will deliver and sustain exceptional customer service.
Relationships: We will build and sustain exceptional relationships.
Performance: We will achieve and sustain exceptional financial performance.
Our Vision
We will become the leading medical center in our region.
Our Cardinal Value
We honor the dignity and worth of each person.
