Food Service Assistant - 20hrs/Evening Shift
About The Position
The Food Service Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of food preparation and cleaning functions in the cafeteria, kitchen, and dishwashing areas. The Food Service Assistant maintains the facilities at an optimal level of service, cleanliness, and orderliness and maintains the kitchen and other food service locations within the hospital at a high level of cleanliness in order to avoid the risk of food borne illness and cross contamination of food. This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. This position reports to the Executive Chef and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions required
- Ability to operate cash register required
Nice To Haves
- Previous food preparation and service experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Wipe off counters, tables and chairs; arrange, rearrange, and replenish items as needed.
- Perform duties assigned on cleaning schedules daily.
- Check work areas, sinks, or other areas for sharp knives or objects that may be dangerous to employees.
- Dispose of trash and boxes in their proper disposal locations.
- Sweep, mop, and rinse floors utilizing proper chemicals and techniques as outlined in department policy manual.
- Use proper hand washing techniques, duration, and frequency to maintain a high level of personal sanitation.
- Utilize proper cleaning and sanitizing methods for all kitchen equipment according to sanitation schedule.
- Follow all cleaning assignments according to instructions, policies and procedures set forth.
- Place and rotate all supplies to meet the department requirements.
- Maintain working knowledge of chemicals and their proper use.
- Follow all safety requirements according to cleaning product description.
- Know location of MSDS (Materials Safety Data Sheets) and application of use.
- Use disposable gloves while using chemicals and other protective gear as specified by chemical.
- Check ovens, counters, and equipment to ensure all particles are removed; clean areas or equipment as needed and/or by cleaning schedule.
- Return any chemicals or supplies etc. to the chemical storeroom and place labeled chemicals in proper storage areas.
- Prevent cross-contamination of counters and/or equipment and do not handle them after stripping dirty equipment and areas.
- Stock items in a manner which meets all regulatory and department policies.
- Inform supervisor of any shortages in supplies.
- Practice back safety while lifting food supplies to their proper location.
- Return carts, trays, and other utensils to the kitchen at designated times and on an as needed basis.
- Start dish machine; fill up all tanks, check soap and rinsing solution to ensure proper operation.
- Operate dish machine according to instructions, policies and procedures set forth.
- Set up dish room, lowerators, and storage bins; use clean gloves and gown to receive clean dishes and put in their proper storage bin.
- Check clean dishes to ensure all particles are removed.
- Clean stripping area; dish machine, food trucks, and any carts.
- Sanitize specified equipment.
- Return equipment to its respective station.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
