Catering to You Associate

Tenet Healthcare

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Detroit, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform duties related to the preparation, delivery, and direct meal service to patients, staff, and guests. Ensure patient menus align with prescribed diets and maintain clean, sanitized work areas.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and additional experience or training relevant to healthcare support roles. You are expected to perform various tasks related to patient meal service, including preparation, delivery, inventory, and sanitation, while maintaining a friendly and caring attitude towards patients.

Must Have Skills for ATS

patient meal service

inventory management

food preparation

tray delivery

sanitation

dietary monitoring

Job Description

DMC Harper University Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:  
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)  
• Career development and continuing education opportunities  
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status 

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, performs duties related to the preparation, delivery and all aspects of direct meal service to patients, staff and guests. These may include but are not limited to taking inventory and maintaining records, stocking food and supplies, food preparation, setup and service, and transport of food and supplies within or between hospitals, cleaning and sanitizing all equipment and work areas. Prepare, deliver/collect, and review daily patient menus to ensure selections are in accordance with prescribed diet. May prepare and deliver patient formulas. May interact with Nursing to ensure patients diet prescriptions are accurate and patients food needs are met and maintaining patient diet record. Assists Dietitian with monitoring of patients who are NPO, on liquid diets or have calorie count ordered. Exhibits a friendly, caring attitude to patients when introducing the Catering to You program, taking menu selections, delivering trays, inquiring during catering rounds and retrieving trays.



1. High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.

2. Additional experience/training required dependent upon discipline.

Facility Description

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. 

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations

Tenet Healthcare

The Detroit Medical Center’s (DMC) record of service has provided medical excellence throughout the history of the Metropolitan Detroit area. From the founding of Children’s Hospital in 1886, to the creation of the first mechanical heart at Harper Hospital 50 years ago, to our compassion for the underserved, our legacy of caring is unmatched. Our medical experts are nationally recognized and each year, hundreds of DMC doctors are included in the list of America’s Best Doctors™. A reputation for excellence draws patients to world-class programs in oncology, organ transplant, cardiology, women’s services, neurosciences, stroke treatment, optometry, orthopaedics, pediatrics and rehabilitation. We are the leading academically integrated system in metropolitan Detroit and the largest health care provider in southeast Michigan. The DMC has more than 2,000 licensed beds and 3,000 affiliated physicians. Detroit Medical Center facilities employ best practices and conduct business in an atmosphere of respect and professionalism. Our recognition of and attention to diversity in our business operations and healthcare services in unparalleled. Our volunteer efforts in health education and disease prevention represent an ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. The DMC continues to meet the health care needs of a growing community, offering the best in medical research and development, advanced technology and optimum clinical services.
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