Food Service Associate | Full Time Days | Unity Hospital

Department: Food and Nutrition Services • Location: Unity Hospital • Hours Per Week: 37.5

About the role

Responsible for performing necessary food service duties related to preparation and service of food to patients, residents, and customers of RRH facilities.

Responsibilities

• Assemble all patient, resident, and customer meals or nourishments according to menu and diet specifications while utilizing proper food handling practices in a timely and organized manner.
• Perform all required duties in the facilities dish room or designated cleaning area.
• Deliver food carts to and from the units while maintaining excellent customer relations.
• Accurately deliver and fill supplies to units as required.
• Assist with maintaining organization of the coolers, freezers, and dry storage to facilitate inventory control.
• Maintain work areas in a safe, sanitary, and orderly manner, demonstrating proper equipment use and sanitation techniques.
• Replenish work stations and supplies for the next meal or shift.
• Operate food service equipment safely and utilize personal protective equipment according to manufacturer labels and SDS information.
• Attend and retain all staff meetings and in-service training.
• Maintain a positive representation of Food and Nutrition Services through professionalism, hygiene, and uniform.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the department.
• Cash handling and register use may be required.

For ElderOne: Valid American National Standards Institute accredited Food Safety Certification (i.e. ServSafe, NRFSP) obtained within 3 months of hire.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Previous food service experience.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; requires frequent walking, standing, or squatting.

Pay

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule

6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, includes every other weekend.