Food Service Assistant

Job Title

Come join the Food & Nutrition team at Johnson Memorial Medical Center, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.

Schedule: Per Diem- Rotating Shift

Position Purpose: Reports to Food Service Supervisor with primary responsibility to be assigned based upon daily need (i.e., dish room, hot food dipper, runner, beverage position).

Performs a variety of food service duties including cleaning and sanitizing soiled service ware and equipment in both the kitchen and cafeteria, setting up hot food workstation, assembling patient food trays, delivering floor stock and other related duties. Maintains all work areas and related storage areas in a safe, sanitary condition.

What You Will Do:

• Assumes a variety of tray assembly positions on patient tray line including caller, dairy, toast, hot food, soup, salad/dessert, and beverage position.
• Works in dish room, stripping trays returned from patients and loading onto and unloading from dish machine.
• Assembles and delivers food supplies to patient food pantries on floors.
• Delivers meal trays to patient rooms and retrieves trays after meals.
• Delivers special nourishment items to floors.
• Delivers celebration meals as assigned.
• Maintains all work areas in a safe, sanitary manner by performing a number of cleaning duties.
• Assures that all products prepared meet department quality standards.
• Maintains productivity to assure food service needs are met.
• Follows safe food handling procedures to assure food wholesomeness at all times

Working Conditions:

• Moderate amount of stooping, bending, pushing and pulling in preparation and serving of patient and cafeteria meals and operation of kitchen equipment. Extended periods of standing or walking are required.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 35 lbs. in food production, lifting sheet trays and washing dishes, pots and pans, and going in and out of walk-in refrigerators frequently.
• Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, hair nets/masks, slip resistant shoes, eye protection, etc.
• Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of six (6) months experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and to understand written and oral instructions is required.

Compensation and Benefits:

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $17.00-$21.80 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.