Food Service Aide

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations. When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, and Akron General understands that part of staying well is keeping up with nutritional needs. As a Food Service Aide, you will be responsible for proper food handling, portioning, serving, preparing and cooking food. This is a great hands-on experience that will allow you to provide for and care for our patients in a way other than nursing. A caregiver in this position works days from 6:00AM – 2:30PM.

Requirements

Ability to work in hot kitchen around hot equipment and a variety of other potential hazards ranging from spills on floors to sharp cutting equipment (knives, slicer).
Ability to withstand changes in work environment temperatures (hot kitchen to cooler).
An insensitivity to allergic reactions to required sanitation chemicals, gloves, food and supplies used and essential to the job.
Ability to work in wet environment with hands frequently exposed to water.
Must have physical qualifications to walk, stand for extended periods of time, as well as entering walk-in coolers and freezers to obtain needed products, with assistance when necessary.
Ability to lift 30 lbs.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Experience in food service or the ability to perform food service general duties

Responsibilities

Accurately dish up, portion out, assemble, weigh, measure and serve food items according to the production sheet, menu, setup diagrams or other communications.
Prepare quality food items in accordance with production sheets, recipes and menus.
Operate kitchen equipment necessary to perform tasks, such as food processing and preparation equipment.
Prepare food on the grill, in ovens or using induction stoves.
Prepare cold food items and prepare vegetables.
Assist the cook.
Assemble, transport, pick up and disassemble patient trays.
Assist in preparing, serving, setting up and cleaning up special dinners and luncheons for meetings.
Follow proper sanitation procedures and maintain and leave a clean, sanitized and organized work area.
Practice proper food handling techniques and the “clean as you go” policy.
Load and unload the dish machine.
Report any failures or malfunctioning equipment or utilities to a supervisor immediately.