Food Service Associate I - Part Time

Full-time position, 40 hours per pay period, varied shifts. Department: Food and Nutrition. Compensation grade: UFCW U024.

About the role

Assists with tray line activities and cleans, sanitizes, and restocks areas of the kitchen/cafeteria. Supports the organization's mission, vision, and values by adhering to behavioral standards, complying with laws and regulations, following the Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, and demonstrating effective communication skills with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Continually washes, sanitizes, and stores all dishes, utensils, and pots & pans in a safe manner
• Restocks dishes, utensils, and pots and pans in appropriate locations
• Assists with patient tray line activities
• Assists with cleanup of catering events
• Cleans appropriate equipment
• Prepares products according to standardized recipes for retail, patient care services, catering, and special functions
• Follows time schedules for production and recipe cards
• Works tray line
• Fills and delivers supplies to units
• Rotates and stocks needed areas using the First In First Out (FIFO) method
• Delivers meal trays to patient bedside and verifies patient ID
• Documents all needed information per department procedures
• Assists in maintaining the appearance, safety, and hygiene of the department
• Utilizes correct portion control
• Documents eyewash station operation
• Documents appropriate temperatures and sanitizer strengths
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills needed to follow all procedures for safe food handling and sanitation
• Maintains regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Proficient in the operation of a buffalo chopper, knives, mixers, blenders, measuring equipment, robot coupe, slicers, scales, induction warmer system, coffee makers, thermometers, can opener, portion control device, computer, telephone, and calculator
• Knowledge of formula cards and their use
• Proficient in portioning and garnishing
• Knowledge of FIFO method of inventory control
• Demonstrated ability to learn proper sanitation techniques, portion control, and tray line operation
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide

Education & Certifications

• Must hold (or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire) an Oregon Food Handler, Food Manager certification, or ServSafe certification
• Able to read, write legibly, and converse in the English language
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Oregon state driver’s license preferred

Experience

One (1) year experience in hospital-based food service or restaurant preferred.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend frequently
• Work may be done in uncomfortably high temperature and humidity, sometimes on wet surfaces
• Ability to communicate effectively
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds

General Information

Union Affiliation: UFCW