FHW Food Service Associate

Fallon Health•Town of Amherst, NY

17d

About The Position

To make available attractive, nutritious and palatable meals in an efficient, pleasant and clean environment while maintaining federal, state and district guidelines. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Registered dietitian. The employee also interacts with and takes direction from the day center manager and program Director. The employee is expected to respect the right to privacy and security of PHI (Protected Health Information) and EPHI (Electronic Protected Health Information). Positive and effective interpersonal/communication skills are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
6 months to 1 year of food service experience
Knowledge of food service line set-up and temperature requirements.
Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.

Nice To Haves

Certified in SERVE SAFE preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation, service and cleanup of meals using district menus, standardized recipes, designated portion sizes and following district menus sanitation procedures
Follows work schedules and plans and organizes duties prior to beginning tasks
Stores, utilizes and disposes of food and supplies following federal, state, local and district regulations
Follows sanitation and safety standards in clean up and operation of the kitchen and kitchen equipment.
Reports equipment needing repairs to the Supervisor, Food Service and Cook
Reports accidents to the Supervisor, Food Service and Cook immediately
Safely uses cleaning equipment and supplies.
Performs such other tasks as may be assigned within the parameters of the job
Assists Registered Dietitian with maintenance of Emergency food supply; rotating items as necessary
Adheres to weekly cleaning assignments
Complies with department rules, procedures, administrative directives and regulations, district policies and procedures and local, state and federal rules and regulations
Completes mandatory in-services as required by NYS DOH and CMS regulations
Performs food preparation duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Supervisor, Food Service
Completes required tasks or duties as assigned