Food Service Associate (FT, Days and Evenings) - Methodist

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Sets up and stocks assigned station prior to the start of service and for next meal to facilitate meal service and ensure efficiency.
• Maintains appropriate floor stock according par levels and records usage accordingly.
• Handles food according to proper sanitary and safety guidelines. Follows food service handling methods according to policies and procedures.
• Ensures all food is prepared using recipes in order to provide consistent, safe, nutritionally appropriate, tasty meals that are cost and budget compliant.
• Complies with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines.
• Prepares or serves hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas.
• Serves prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.
• Stores leftovers appropriately and utilizes same in subsequent day/menu in order to ensure that they are served within timeframe.
• Packages, labels, and dates hot food items for patient service and cafeteria operations according to established cook and chill guidelines. Properly vacuum packs all food products, as required.
• Maintains proper care and safe storage of food, equipment, and surrounding area.
• Completes daily and special cleaning assignments to provide a sanitary and safe environment.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• Experience: 6+ months’ previous experience in food service preferred but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.