Host/Hostess Job Listing at MedStar Medical Group in Washington, DC (Job ID req36631)

Description

The Host/Hostess is responsible for effectively communicating with patients, staff and guests of the hospital to ensure accuracy and timelines of patient meal trays and floor stock. Major responsibility includes delivering meal carts to patient units, aiding in the meal set-up at bedside, discarding of soiled trays, taking inventory of nourishment area, stocking the nourishment area and accurately operating technical equipment. The Host/Hostess is responsible for sanitation activities, including dishware, equipment cleaning and janitorial tasks. In addition, position is responsible for cashiering in the cafeteria. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below, but MedStar/Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.
Education

• High School Diploma or GED preferred

• 1-2 years Experience in the food industry preferred

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and has the ability to uphold honesty and ethics in the workplace, has the ability to maintain a positive attitude and the ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives and has the ability to provide clear directions and responses to co-workers.
• Must have basic food handling skills.