Dishroom Trayline Assistant - Main Food and Nutrition - Part Time - Evenings

Responsibilities

• Assembles Room Service meal trays with speed and accuracy.
• Portions food items according to meal tray ticket following menu standards.
• Familiarizes self with patient menu items for assigned station and is prepared to start meal service at the scheduled time with necessary serving utensils and supplies.
• Assists with the operation of tray service to ensure uninterrupted tray assembly.
• Restocks food and supplies on trayline and at work stations as necessary.
• Maintains clean and sanitary conditions in food service areas.
• Handles food properly during service.
• Follows HACCP principles and complies with hospital and Health Department standards.
• Limits to label and date all open items according to departmental guidelines.
• Completes and documents daily, weekly and monthly cleaning assignments.
• Reports any safety concerns to a FANS Manager.
• Returns soiled tray carts to dishroom for proper cleaning and sanitation.
• Follows acceptable procedures and operations in the cleaning and sanitizing of dishes and smallwares, including proper operation of the dishmachine.
• Correctly fills the 3-compartment sink for cleaning and sanitation of pots and pans.
• Verifies proper dishmachine temps and chemical calibration and accurately records on appropriate log as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness, orderliness, and sanitation of work areas, storage areas, coolers, and large equipment.
• Demonstrates competency in the safe handling of chemicals and their use in cleaning / sanitizing food service areas and equipment.
• Reports environmental and safety issues to a FANS Manager.
• Attends meetings as required to enhance knowledge, job skills and communication within the department.
• Follows acceptable practices related to: safety, sanitation, infection control, quality control, and customer relations.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or needed. May assist in other areas as relief.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year food service or dishroom experience preferred.