Patient Food Server - Clovis Community Medical Center

**Who We Are** Founded in 1986, Thomas Cuisine is an award-winning, privately held contract food service company. We advocate the healing power of whole foods and believe in preparing scratch-made cuisine fresh each day. Every Thomas Cuisine team member is an ambassador, carrying out our mission, reflecting our values, and building relationships while "doing the right thing". **What’s in it for you** Joining our team offers you access to supportive colleagues, cutting-edge learning technologies, employee wellness benefits, and more. **Benefits**: - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits with several plan options to choose from! - Generous Paid Time Off and Leave Programs. - Access to wellness initiatives, financial planning, behavioral health assistance, and more. **Wage range**: $22.17 per hour **Your Impact** A compassionate diet clerk plays a pivotal role in positively impacting the lives of both patients and hospital staff. By providing attentive and empathetic service, they create a supportive environment for patients during their hospital stay, offering nourishment to those who need it most. Additionally, their dedication contributes to a more cohesive and caring atmosphere within the hospital, fostering a sense of community among the staff and ultimately enhancing the overall well-being of everyone involved. **Job Specific Duties** - Competently and accurately process diet and nourishment order requests in computer system to optimize efficiency and productivity. - Assist patients with placing meal and snack orders, taking into consideration any food allergies, cultural preferences and CMC therapeutic diet restrictions (Diabetic, House, Renal, GI Bland, etc.). • - Assure accuracy and appropriateness of meal including food texture, fluid consistency, appearance, portion control, taste and temperature. Able to make appropriate substitutions according to meal satisfaction standards. • - Deliver patient meals and nourishments according to AIDET guidelines. Assist patients with meal set-up and assure meal satisfaction. • - Remove soiled patient trays. Assure sanitation of meal carts and food service areas. • - Perform first in, first out. Accurately cover, label and date all food items. Ensure all outdated items are discarded. Accurately document food temperatures. - Maintain courteous, considerate, cooperative and accurate communication with facility personnel, patients and families. - Other duties as assigned **What you will need** - ServSafe® Certification and State Food Handlers Card - Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen. - High School Diploma/GED Our people are purposeful. They care about food and quality and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world through REAL food. Embark on a rewarding culinary journey with us, where your skills will not only flourish but also contribute significantly to the satisfaction and well-being of our healthcare community. **Our commitment to you** At Thomas Cuisine, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We know that this commitment is an ongoing journey, and we will strive to improve and adapt as we grow. Our DEIB commitment is not just a statement but a living part of our company culture. **REAL Food | Genuine Service | Enduring Relationships**