PRN - Nutritional Services - Food Service Aide

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs routine Nutrition Services tasks under general supervision or instructions in a food production and/or customer service area; prepares portioned and fast food on grill, or in deep-fat fryer
as appropriate; and washes and cleans equipment as assigned. Maintains patient and food safety at all times.
Aides who work in the cafeteria will need to be able to operate a point-of-sale register.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists in the preparation of foods to include beverages, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and cold plates; prepares portioned and fast foods on grill, or in deep-fat fryer as appropriate.

Operates food production equipment to include beverage brewers/dispensers, grill, or fryer.

Transports food or supplies to serving areas; records meal intake log, according to procedure; removes, covers, wraps, labels, stores, rotates, and discards food and condiments as directed.

Uses exemplary customer service skills at all times, monitors all areas of the Cafe, correctly stores clean dishware.

Cleans assigned area following proper sanitary procedures, to include equipment, counters, work and dining tables, chairs, sweeps and mops floors, and other duties as assigned.

Ensures all supplies, materials, and equipment are available in assigned work areas, prepares supplies and materials as required; reports needed repairs or equipment malfunctions.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist in monitoring work and training new employees in proper techniques and in the use of supplies, materials, and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned. In the event of a disaster, activation of disaster plan.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Work Experience Six months of experience in food preparation/service or equivalent preferred.

Work requires the ability to read and follow instructions.

Understanding of proper sanitation procedures.

Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

Ability to operate grills, deep fryers, and various cooking equipment.

Ability to accurately use point-of-sale automated system, including counting back change, and using credit/debit readers.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS:

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistive device. Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively and to respond to both written and/or verbal requests. Visual acuity. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching. Ability to perform effectively in a stressful and fast-paced environment. Ability to pass all required health and other screening tests. Minimum requirements will be reviewed, and reasonable accommodation will be considered in those cases involving anyone who requests under the conditions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Manual dexterity necessary to operate food preparation equipment and perform necessary cleaning.

Working conditions sometimes involve exposure to excessive heat and cold associated with kitchen environment.

Exposure to various foods, cleaning chemicals, sharp utensils, and hazardous food preparation equipment.

Our Mission:

To improve the lives of those we serve by providing outstanding care and services through our confident, compassionate and exceptional healthcare professionals.

Our Vision:

To be chosen by our community and expanded service region based on proven outcomes as the trusted provider to care for their families, friends and neighbors.

Our Values:

Competence, Excellence, Compassion, Respect and Integrity.