Food Service Aide

About the role

Provides routine support services such as preparing patient trays, assisting with food preparation, replenishing supplies, washing dishes, and operating equipment in the cafeteria such as the cash register, cash handling, and/or patient tray service areas. Maintains proper sanitation of food service areas and equipment and adheres to stringent food handling procedures. Performs assigned routine food service tasks in a specific area under close supervision to meet food service demands.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient trays
• Assists with food preparation
• Replenishes supplies
• Washes dishes and equipment
• Serves food
• Delivers patient trays
• Operates kitchen and cafeteria equipment such as a turbo chef, panini machine, pizza oven, cash register and dish machine
• Assists in the serving of hot and cold food and handles such food according to strict procedures and departmental codes to avoid contamination
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings and in-services to promote continuous improvement for self and the department
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Basic math skills
• Wears appropriate shoes and PPE (gloves) in all food service areas to avoid injury
• High School Diploma or GED preferred

Schedule

Shifts may include any combination of the following schedules: 6:00 AM–2:30 PM, 11:30 AM–8:00 PM, or 4-hour shifts. Weekend and holiday availability is required.