Food Services Asst I

Performs a variety of routine duties in all areas of Food and Nutrition Services which involve the use of various equipment, the preparation of foods for cafeteria and patient services, the serving of food on the serving line in the cafeteria, catering for special events, the delivery of food and clean‑up operations. Follows established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food for serving as directed (e.g., washing and peeling vegetables, preparing sandwiches and salads, slicing desserts, etc.).
• Serves food from cafeteria counter or on serving line.
• Rearranges and replenishes items as needed.
• Delivers food and returns soiled containers to dishwashing area.
• Delivers meal trays and nourishments to nursing areas and patients.
• Picks up and returns trays to kitchen.
• Delivers and picks up menus from patients.
• Cleans counters, tables, equipment, utensils and furniture.
• Practices proper food handling procedures.
• Covers, labels and stores food and supplies in accordance with sanitary standards and established policies and procedures.
• Fills requested catered event orders and provides delivery, set‑up and retrieval of kitchen equipment.
• Operates food preparation equipment such as vegetable peeler, toaster, grinder, chopper, etc.
• Operates dishwashing equipment as needed.
• Provides assistance with catered functions.
• Prioritizes activities and schedules to meet deadlines of food preparation, delivery, set‑up, service and clean‑up.
• Removes outdated usage.
• Utilizes appropriate table decorations and presentations.
• Performs storeroom activities, including monitoring or restocking pantry items, food and other supplies.
• Maintains appropriate par levels.
• Receives supplies and equipment and checks quality/quantity specifications for compliance with requisitioning.
• Ensures requisitions are issued and entered.
• Maintains storage area for efficient and effective utilization of space.
• Works effectively as a team member within department and with customers and hospital staff to provide quality service through communication, cooperation and collaboration.
• Interacts and works collaboratively with patients, families, and hospital staff in a customer‑responsive and courteous manner, complying with iRESPECT and Retail Care standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction.
• Assists personnel when needed by performing tasks to keep department operating at peak efficiency levels.
• Maintains required department records, reports and files, adhering to policies, procedures, compliance, risk management, infection control and patient safety practices.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for patients and personnel.
• Cleans and assists with care and maintenance of department equipment, utensils and furnishings, utilizing supplies in a cost‑effective manner.
• Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
• Disposes of trash and garbage by transporting to disposal area.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information, adhering to HIPAA, confidentiality and compliance policies.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences within department.
• Demonstrates flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays to maintain coverage for food and nutrition services.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department‑specific requirements.