Food Service Aide - PRN Methodist

Carle Health•Peoria, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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Responsibilities

Work 50% of the workday on the tray line.
Work rotating stations through the department and other duties as assigned by the Food Service Lead.
Prepare and fill patient requests per position and station on tray line.
Prepare and serve all items with “eye” appeal.
Use production tally sheets to grant patient requests.
Read the different menus provided to patients.
Maintain proper use of gloves and wear them at all times when handling food products.
Maintain proper use of utensils and portion sizes (#8 scoops, #12 scoops and ladles, and serving spoons).
Place the food or beverage selected on the patient's tray.
Complete job responsibilities in dish room.
Soak coffee cups and iced teacups as needed and directed.
Unload patient food carts in a timely manner.
Place all garbage in the disposal from patient trays.
Assure that dishes are stacked and placed in dishwasher.
Clean and dry plates, glasses, and silverware – and retrieve them from the washer.
Return all plates, glasses, and other utensils to the serving area for use at subsequent meals.
Wash pots and pans used in preparation of food at a separate station from the dishwasher.
Clean shelves and other areas with sanitation solution.
De-lime the dishwasher according to schedule.
Clean the kitchen using a cleaning checklist.
Demonstrate the ability to be a team player.
Wear name badge and follow dress code.
Work cooperatively with peers, food service leads, food service management, and other hospital team members.
Maintain a positive working relationship which centers on customer-based needs and continuous quality improvement.
Follow direction from food service leads and management.
Accept responsibility for work area and duties.
Conduct self in a professional manner.
Deliver safe and sanitary food to patients, cafeteria, and special catered events.
Maintain proper use of wearing gloves when handling food at all times.
Wear hair restraints at all times in the food service area.