FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT; FT, 2nd shift

Responsibilities

• Assembles patient and mobile meal trays/meals in accordance with approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to productivity standards.
• Loads and transports food carts.
• Delivers patient meal trays to patient rooms in accordance with established procedures.
• May provide initial service to visitors in the cafeteria by serving food and maintaining the cleanliness of the cafeteria.
• Operates cash register, handles cash, and completes daily reports and cash register balance sheets as needed.
• Performs cleaning duties using established sanitation procedures in the kitchen and cafeteria.
• Washes pots, pans, and dishes according to established procedures.
• Assists with preparation, delivery, setup, cleanup and presentation of catered and specialized events.
• Assists with “special days/promotions,” including decorating.
• Displays daily specials for presentation to customers.
• Coordinates the food preparation and presentation of all major catering.
• Prepares snacks, beverages, sandwiches and other patient food items in accordance with standardized recipes and approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to productivity standards.
• Prepares, arranges, serves and replenishes supplies of food, beverages and condiments in retail areas and kitchen.
• Prepares entrees, grill and deli sandwiches, and salads with an emphasis on food garnishing and presentation.
• Replenishes food service areas with dishes, utensils, glassware, napkins and trays.
• Delivers and stocks all nursing units, doctors' lounges, same‑day surgery and emergency rooms, following established procedures while adhering to productivity standards.
• Monitors food temperatures and utilizes established procedures to ensure safe food handling techniques and prevent foodborne illness.

Requirements

• Licensure/Certification: None required.
• Education: No formal education required.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Basic knowledge in food service from within a hospital, hotel, restaurant or a related environment.
  • Ability to read and understand written and oral communications.
  • Good communication and customer service skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers.
  • Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office or similar products.
  • Ability to use e‑mail and internet.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Operates equipment (e.g., dish‑machine, tray line, garbage disposal) necessary to perform the job, demonstrating safe and effective use of power equipment.
• Stands, walks and reaches above shoulders for the majority of the workday; also squats, bends, twists, kneels and climbs throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lb from floor to a maximum of 5 ft.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lb at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 20 lb of force.
• Working atmosphere contains fumes, odors, dust/dirt (e.g., floor, spices, cleaning agents); may be exposed to mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards; protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• May be required to enter patient isolation rooms wearing appropriate coverings during meal‑service tray delivery and pick‑up.
• Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards typical of a kitchen environment.