Food Service Aide

Hartford Healthcare•Torrington, CT
•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Aide provides routine support in designated food service areas under close supervision to meet food service demands. Duties include preparing patient trays, assisting with food preparation, replenishing supplies, washing dishes and equipment, serving food, delivering patient trays, and operating kitchen and cafeteria equipment. The role maintains proper sanitation of food service areas and equipment and follows strict food-handling procedures to prevent contamination. The aide also attends departmental meetings and in-services to support continuous improvement and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
  • Basic math skills.
  • Wear appropriate shoes and personal protective equipment, including gloves, in all food service areas to avoid injury.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patient trays.
  • Assist with food preparation.
  • Replenish supplies.
  • Wash dishes and equipment.
  • Serve food and deliver patient trays.
  • Operate kitchen and cafeteria equipment, including a turbo chef, panini machine, pizza oven, cash register, and dish machine.
  • Assist in serving hot and cold food and handle it according to strict procedures and departmental codes to avoid contamination.
  • Maintain proper sanitation of food service areas and equipment and follow food-handling procedures.
  • Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services to promote continuous improvement for self and the department.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
  • Opportunities for career development and growth.
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