Food Service Attendant

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

About the role

This position performs duties in the diet kitchen and tray line, including preparation, service, and delivery. Responsibilities include appropriate use of chemicals, sanitizing service ware, equipment, and area. Performs duties in tray line including pot & pan washer and/or dishwasher functions. Specific duties in the dish room include pulling trays from patient food carts, scraping, running dishes through the dish machine, and retrieving dishes at the exit end of the machine. Maintains trash disposal, food preparation and service, and cashiering. Provides sanitary handling, preparation, display, and storage of food and supplies mainly in the Cafeteria.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, delivers, and retrieves all food items using standard guidelines for quality, infection control, sanitation, safety, and chemical usage.
• Puts away all items once they are clean and dry to their designated area.
• Retrieves patient trays from the soiled utility room after each meal.
• Complies with sanitation standards: hand washing, clean aprons and uniform, hair restraints worn in all areas, no rags in work area, clean work area (including storeroom and walk-ins), food temperatures within appropriate guidelines, no food or beverages in work area, and food in walk-ins labeled, dated, and rotated.
• Prepares all food items according to request and/or specific diet in a neat, attractive arrangement.
• Performs other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read in English to follow oral and/or written instructions.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Good customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred to enable the individual to follow oral or written instructions in English.
• Licensure/Certifications: An unexpired Maricopa County Food Handler Card; or a valid card or certificate issued by an ANSI-accredited food handler training program; or a valid food handler card or certificate issued by another county within Arizona.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.