Meal Service Representative

Imagine working on Washington State’s beautiful North Olympic Peninsula where recreational opportunities abound. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking or cycling, the Olympic Peninsula is home to numerous adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. It's a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.

Bordered by the scenic Olympic National Park, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Pacific Coast - with Seattle and Victoria, BC just a ferry ride away - you won’t find a better location. You’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits, relocation assistance plus an amazing PNW lifestyle – a perfect combination!
Meal Service Representative, Nutrition Services - Dietary, Port Angeles, 0.8 FTE, variable shifts, weekends, holidays
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Hourly Wage
21.07 - 30.32 USD

JOB SUMMARY:
The Meal Service Representative (MSR) accurately takes patient meal orders, checks each for diet compliance and advises patients on appropriate meal choices. Prints meal tickets to the food preparation and tray assembly areas and accurately and efficiently enters patient data into the electronic system. Communicates special requests from patients to dietary staff and works with the dietitians to provide diet education for patients. Customer service skills are a critical component of this position including the ability to communicate with patients and their family members in a polite, helpful and welcoming manner on the phone and in person. Assists with meal preparation serves by acting as the ‘person in charge’ in the absence of managers.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
High school diploma/equivalent. Training in customer service, the hospitality industry, business, diet technician, medical office assistant and/or culinary arts preferred.
Experience
Experience in the hospitality industry (restaurant or hotel) and in the practical application of therapeutic diets in a healthcare setting preferred. Working knowledge of meal planning, preparation and kitchen operations in an institutional setting.
Licensure/Credentials
Hold and maintain a current Food Handler’s permit. ServSafe certification desirable.
Union
None.

Olympic Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.

BENEFITS SUMMARY:

• Insurance Plans
• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Programs (Pension Plan, 403(b) and 457(b) Retirement Plans)
• Short Term Disability/Paid Sick Leave
• Washington State PFML – Partial wage replacement for your own disability, or in some cases for the care of a disabled family member. This plan is administered by Washington Employment Security Department. Additional details can be found at https://esd.wa.gov/paid-family-medical-leave
• Paid Sick Leave – PSL is accrued at a rate of 1 hour for every 40 hours worked and is available to use after 90 days of employment.
• Paid Time Off (upon hire into a benefit eligible position)
• Non-Union Employee PTO – Holiday and Vacation are combined in a “PTO” bank. Beginning accrual equivalent to 24 days per year for a full-time employee. Pro-rated for part-time employees. Employees may begin using PTO after completing 90 calendar days.
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Additional Benefits, such as:
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Club Reimbursement (available beginning the first full month of employment in a benefit eligible position)
• $20 per month fitness reimbursement
• Cafeteria and Espresso Bar 10% employee discount
• $10 certificate to the cafeteria on your birthday month!
• Verizon and AT&T mobile plan discounts

Other Compensation:

• Relocation Assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.07 - $30.32 per hour

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person