Assoc., Food Service

Parkland Health

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About The Position

The Associate Food Service role is responsible for producing and serving meals in retail, patient services, sanitation, or production environments within the Nutrition Services Department. The position supports food and nutrition service needs in the assigned area, interacts with unit staff, and helps ensure quality service, sanitation, infection prevention, and food production standards are met.

Requirements

• Must have a certificate of completion of a food handler training course accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and/or the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS), or obtain one within 60 days of placement in the role.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food service and related job duties and follow proper sanitation procedures within three months of employment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Must be able to operate a PC and perform basic computer entries within three months.

Responsibilities

• Produce and serve meals in a retail or patient service area or production environment.
• Communicate and address food and nutrition issues in the assigned area.
• Communicate and interact with unit staff regarding unit food service needs.
• Collect soiled trays and dishes and transport them to the kitchen for cleaning.
• Support quality service as reflected in patient, retail, sanitation, and food production satisfaction survey results.
• Meet quality assurance and infection prevention standards.
• Attend mandated in-service educational sessions and read or study materials applicable to Nutrition Services.
• Integrate applicable education and knowledge into the job.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed