FNS Associate Lead

About the role

This position is a direct liaison between Food and Nutrition Services and the Emergency Department, assisting with preparing and delivering patient meal trays, and coordinating with ED associates on current census and patient location.

The Food Service Associate Leader will be in charge of the department during the absence of management, ensuring high-quality products, accuracy of orders, timeliness of Patient Meal Delivery, cafeteria service, and accurate operation of the cash register.

Responsibilities

• Works directly with patients to ensure 100% satisfaction in food and customer service
• Accessing computer system for patient meal information and ordering
• Prepare patient meal tickets, take meal orders from patients, assist patient in a kind and professional manner
• Prepare all meal trays with complete accuracy, accountable for proper tray and food presentation
• Label & date all food items for storage, assist in hot and cold food plating
• Delivering Floor Stock items to each department daily according to par sheets
• Clean work station each shift, including beverage machines, dishes, sweeping & mopping
• Dishwashing, including scraping, washing and restocking dishes as needed
• Following proper food safety and occupational safety rules

Requirements

• Minimum of two years food service experience
• Preferred: High School diploma/GED, formal training and/or education in food service production and/or management
• Current Williamson County Health Department Food Handlers Card
• Ability to read and speak English, good customer service skills, and effective communication skills
• Able to work well independently, be time efficient, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to lift 30-40 pounds, have basic math and reading skills, and be mentally alert

Benefits

St. David's South Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues, including:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts