Food Service Aide - PRN

Carle Health • Peoria, IL

5d • $15 - $25

About The Position

Assists in the preparation and distribution of food service to patients, employees and visitors.

Responsibilities

• The Food Service Aide will work 50 % of the workday on the tray line.
• Works rotating stations through the department and other duties as assigned by the Food Service Lead
• Prepares and fills patient requests per position and station on tray line
• Prepares and serves all items with “eye” appeal
• Uses production tally sheets, to grant patient requests
• Reads the different menus provided to patients
• Maintains proper use of gloves and wears them at all times when handling food products
• Maintains proper use of using utensils and portion sizes (#8 scoops, #12 scoops and ladles, and serving spoons).
• Places the food or beverage selected on the patient's tray. Completes job responsibilities in dish room.
• Soaks coffee cups and iced teacups as needed and directed
• Unloads patient food carts in a timely manner
• Places all garbage in the disposal from patient trays
• Assures that dishes are stacked and placed in dishwasher
• Cleans and dries plates, glasses, and silverware – and retrieves them from the washer
• Returns all plates, glasses, and other utensils to the serving area for use at subsequent meals
• Washes pots and pans used in preparation of food at a separate station from the dishwasher
• Cleans shelves and other areas with sanitation solution
• De-limes the dishwasher according to schedule
• Cleans the kitchen using a cleaning checklist Demonstrates the ability to be a team player.
• Wears name badge and follows dress code
• Works cooperatively with peers, food service leads, food service management, and other hospital team members
• Maintains a positive working relationship which centers on customer-based needs and continuous quality improvement
• Follow direction from food service leads and management
• Accepts responsibility for work area and duties
• Conducts self in a professional manner
• Delivers safe and sanitary food to patients, cafeteria, and special catered events
• Maintains proper use of wearing gloves when handling food at all times
• Wears hair restraints at all times in the food service area

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees