FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT - part-time

About the role

This position is available part-time at Department 11903 AMC Oshkosh - Food and Nutrition Status. Benefits are eligible and the schedule varies from 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., every other weekend and rotating holidays.

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.
• Responsible for operating cash register, handling cash and completing 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.
• Affords assistance with "special days/promotions", including decorating.
• Displays daily specials for presentation to customers.
• Caters 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 to include supply of 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.
• Maintains food temperatures and utilizes established procedures to ensure safe food handling techniques and prevent foodborne illness.

Requirements

Licensure, registration, and/or certification are not required. No formal education is required. No experience is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills & Abilities

• Operates equipment (i.e. dish-machine, tray line, garbage disposal, etc.) necessary to perform the job.
• Demonstrates ability to safely and effectively, utilize necessary power equipment.
• Stands, walks and reaches above shoulders the majority of the workday as well as squats, bends, twists, kneels and climbs throughout shift.
• Must be able to: lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to a maximum 5 ft.; lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 20 lbs. of force.
• Work in a working atmosphere containing fumes, odors, and dust/dirt (fumes are trucks, dust/dirt from storeroom or cleaning agents).
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards.
• Protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in a kitchen environment.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including compensation, health and welfare benefits, family benefits, educational assistance programs, and more. Eligibility for these programs may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.). For more information, please ask a Recruiter during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. The health system provides care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care. The health system provides care in over 60 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.