Responsibilities are basic and routine in nature. This may include performing administrative duties in an office, assisting in a research laboratory, aid faculty/staff in supporting academic programs or patient care. Duties will be clear and direct. The Student Assistant will require excellent customer service and strong organizational skills and will represent the department and the university with the highest degree of integrity applying OSU mission and shared values.

: Provides direct meal and nourishment service to patients, including adjusting menu selections through direct conversations with patients by verbally presenting alternative selections to patients that would be within their specific nutrition plan; ability to interact with patient care staff regarding special orders. Position requires interactions with a variety of patients, visitors and staff members so that the patient care requirements are met. Maintains patient kitchen supplies and sanitation, transports tray carts to and from patient kitchens, and provides customer service to patients, visitors and staff. Utilizes excellent communication skills.