Food Service Worker Tray- Line

Job Summary Performs a wide range of duties related to the preparation, assembly, and service of hot and cold food in a healthcare food service environment. Supports tray line operations and ensures efficient food delivery while maintaining sanitation and safety standards. Works under the general supervision of a Food Service Supervisor and follows established procedures and workflows. Essential Functions Assemble patient meal trays according to dietary guidelines and meal orders. Deliver food carts and meal trays to patient units; provide direct tray delivery to patients as needed. Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas and equipment following meal service. Support dish room operations, including cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and equipment, including frappe machine, 2 to 3 times weekly and when requested. Receive, inspect, and properly store daily food and non‑food supplies in accordance with safety standards. Stock and replenish items required for tray line operations. Monitor and maintain efficient tray line workflow to ensure timely meal service. Set up food service areas, including kitchen, bakery, and salad stations, following detailed instructions and operational needs. Check and record food temperatures to ensure compliance with food safety standards. Operate kitchen or bakery equipment as assigned. Transport food and supplies between preparation and service areas using carts or manual handling. Properly set up and maintain hot and cold food lines, including cleaning and sanitizing equipment such as ice cream, yogurt, and ice machines. Identify and address issues related to food quality, equipment, and supplies, including removing spoiled or defective items. Clean and maintain work areas, including floors, equipment, cookware, utensils, and service ware. Dispose of waste and trash in designated containers following sanitation guidelines. Qualifications Works as cold food expeditor, sorting cold foods between pods and works at assigned station on tray line/POD. Prepare and deliver patient food trays. Works in dish room area stripping trays as assigned. Prepares workstation along tray line/POD. Assembles utensils, proper containers and plates in appropriate quantity for meal service. Alerts appropriate personnel within area if additional products or supplies are needed. Alerts appropriate personnel to issues such as incorrect temperature, poor appearance of food, unacceptable quality of any kind. Breaks down and restocks all workstations when meal service is complete. Washes assigned area of tray line/POD. Stocks all refrigerators, checks temperatures of all refrigerators. Reports any problems with equipment or refrigeration to supervisor. Prepares next meal service trays with mats and napkins. May be assigned to breakdown and clean POD refrigerators, tables and condiment containers. Will be assigned to clean and polish stainless steel, reach‑in coolers and freezers. Delivers food trucks to patient floors as assigned. Assures all food trucks are placed in their galleries and secured. Picks up food tray trucks from patient floors after each meal period. Delivers outpatient/inpatient breakfasts, lunches & dinners (boxes or meals) to Emergency Department, Blood Bank, APS, Ellison 2, etc. as needed. Picks up and stores supplies from the DSC. Rotates all stock according to FIFO procedures. Sweeps and mops tray line area and hallway and lunder pod area. Removes all accumulated trash to refuse area. Removes empty milk and bread crates to the DSC. Answers telephone calls and reports all needs to the supervisor. Handles food, supplies and equipment in a manner that meets federal, state, local and The Joint Commission regulations. Must be customer‑service oriented and meet all guidelines of patient rights and patient confidentiality. -Other duties may be assigned as business and staffing needs change. Experience Food service experience 2‑3 years required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Prior experience in food service setting preferred. Able to communicate with a diverse patient and employee base. Must be dependable – no excessive absenteeism/lateness – per department policy. Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control. Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions. Ability to read and write. Ability to understand and follow safety procedures. Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies. Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects. Knowledge of food service lines set‑up and temperature requirements. Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods. Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards. Physical Requirements Standing Frequently (34‑66%) Walking Frequently (34‑66%) Standing; Walking; Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%) Moving occasionally 35 lbs+ (with assisted device) Pushing, Pulling, Climbing, and Balancing Frequently (34‑66%) Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching Occasionally (3‑33%) Gross Manipulation, Fine Manipulation Frequently (34‑66%) Daily activities: bending, stooping, reaching, lifting up to 30 lbs; standing/walking whole day; transporting minimum of 1 meal cart, maximum 2 meal carts. Must be able to work independently and provide a safe work environment in an institutional kitchen where temperature and noise levels vary. Remote Type Onsite Work Location 273 Charles Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 24 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $17.71 - $24.28 per Hour Grade 2 EEO Statement 1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co