Food Service Assistant

Northwell•Town of Huntington, NY
•$24 - $35

About The Position

Performs one or more tasks relating to food preparation and service, delivery and collection of food and supplies, operation of machinery, and sanitation of department areas. Responsibilities described are considered essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act; related duties not listed are not considered essential functions.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1–3 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and serves food to patients as assigned, arranging food according to guidelines or tallies.
  • Transports food and supplies to designated areas within the hospital or cafeteria and handles food according to sanitary regulations.
  • Delivers food trays, nourishment, supplemental feedings, and supplies in an orderly and timely manner; serves food while accurately filling requests.
  • Collects used carts or trays and returns them to the kitchen.
  • Operates food-preparation or sanitation machinery and equipment safely and efficiently, and maintains sufficient quantities of items to support needs.
  • Uses utensils according to proper procedures and keeps the work area clean.
  • Mops floors and cleans equipment, utensils, work areas, and service areas using required detergents and germicides.
  • Refrigerates and labels perishable food and stores supplies in an orderly fashion.
  • Sorts silverware for washing and cleans and polishes stainless steel equipment; may perform environmental service duties.
  • Performs related duties as required.
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