Food Service Assistant-Full Time

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.
• Provides initial service to visitors in the cafeteria by serving food and maintaining cleanliness.
• 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, including washing pots, pans, and dishes.
• Assists with preparation, delivery, setup, cleanup, and presentation of catered and specialized events, including decorating and displaying daily specials.
• Prepares snacks, beverages, sandwiches, and other patient food items following standardized recipes and approved diet guidelines.
• Prepares, arranges, serves, and replenishes food, beverages, and condiments in retail areas and kitchen, with emphasis on food garnishing and presentation.
• Delivers and stocks nursing units, doctors' lounges, same-day surgery, and emergency rooms following established procedures.
• Monitors food temperatures and follows established procedures to ensure safe food handling and prevent foodborne illness.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge in food service from a hospital, hotel, restaurant, or related environment.
• Ability to read and understand written and oral communications.
• Good communication and customer service skills for interacting with internal and external customers.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office or similar products, including email and internet use.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Operates equipment (e.g., dish-machine, tray line, garbage disposal) necessary to perform the job, including safe use of power equipment.
• Stands, walks, and reaches above shoulders for the majority of the workday; also squats, bends, twists, kneels, and climbs throughout shift.
• Must be able to:
  • Lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to a maximum of 5 ft.
  • Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
  • Push/pull with 20 lbs. of force.
• Working atmosphere may contain fumes, odors, dust, dirt, spices, and cleaning agents (e.g., from trucks, storeroom, or cleaning supplies).
• 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 pickup.
• Exposure to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens, and other kitchen hazards.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities, and the incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.