Food Service Associate

Food Service Associate

Under the direct supervision of the Nutritional Services Director or Supervisor, performs a variety of patient food service and dish duties, as well as other related tasks.

5:30am - 1:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation. Weekend shifts are 11:00am - 7:00pm

Pay based on experience starting at $16.14

Responsibilities

• Assembles nourishments, floor stocks and special diet foods as necessary.
• Complies with sanitation regulations and standards established by all regulatory agencies.
• Delivers food carts to patient care units. Returns carts to kitchen at designated times.
• Effectively participates in tray assembly of cold ticket items. May assist with hot items as needed.
• Ensures that all necessary items are located on the meal tray as it starts on the tray line. (Proper tray type, silverware, condiments, etc.)
• Ensures that returned trays / dishes are washed and sanitized promptly. Washes specified items by hand, e.g., pots, pans, knives. Puts clean dishes and utensils away.
• Maintains a safe work environment by cleaning as needed. Keeps work areas neat and tidy including walk-in refrigerators and storage areas. Performs special cleaning duties as assigned by the Food and Nutritional Services Director.
• Maintains the safe operation of all food service equipment.
• May assist in cafeteria as needed serving, cleaning, cashiering.
• Prepares and delivers items as requested by patient care units or patients.
• Records and monitors all quality control indicators.
• Stocks all food supplies in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Sweeps and mops floors as scheduled and as necessary.

Requirements

• High School (Required)
• Food Handlers Certificate (within 30 days of hire) - Sarah Bush Lincoln, Food Safety Manager - National Registry of Food Safety Professionals

Compensation

Estimated Compensation Range

$16.14 - $24.21

Pay based on experience

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center