Kitchen Waitress at Savannah Hospital

SHL/HRD/03/04/24: KITCHEN WAITRESS

Purpose of the Job:

The job holder role is to deliver meals, assist in patient menu selection, and cater to patient
needs in a timely manner. In addition, the kitchen waitress should work closely with the
Nutritionist to ensure that all the patient’s needs are properly addressed.

Responsibilities:

• Delivers and collects patient menus in a timely manner.
• Keeps hot food hot and cold food cold during meal delivery.
• Is responsible for meal accuracy and diet appropriateness while delivering patient trays.
• Ensures all patients’ needs are catered for during meal shifts at all times.
• Manages kitchen utilities and ensures at all times there is enough food supplies in the kitchen.
• Ensures cleanliness of the kitchen utensils used by patients
• Ensures proper organization of food supplies in the kitchen and also maintains record of all kitchen items at all times.
• At all times provide high levels of customer service to all patients.
• Manages cash and charge transactions and maintains records of the same.
• Adheres to organizational HR policies at all times, Occupational Safety and Health
  Administration (OSHA) standards, as well as other mandatory programs in the facility
  as appropriate.
• Performs any other duties as may be required by management from time to time

Key Competencies:

• Holder of at least a diploma/certificate in Food and beverage or a related technical course from a recognized institution.
• Solid understanding of food science, nutrition and hygiene
• Minimum Three (3) years ’ experience in a similar role
• Good customer service skills
• Self driven and reliable person at all times
• High levels of efficiency and good communication
• Flexible attitude and willing to take on extra tasks as necessary
• Highly flexible and able to carry out multiple projects simultaneously
• Keen attention to details and specifications
• Flexibility to long working hours, including weekends and holidays