Food Service Assistant - FT

CHSGa•Newnan, GA

About The Position

The Food Service Assistant supports meal preparation and food service at Avalon Health & Rehab. The role assists the cook with preparing meals, desserts, snacks, salads, and between-meal nourishments; sets up and serves the tray line; delivers trays and beverages to patients; and follows diet orders, including NPO orders. The assistant also handles dishwashing, kitchen cleanup, stock checks and storage, food storage, temperature and sanitizer checks, and other procedures that support safe food service and infection control. The position requires effective, friendly communication with associates, patients, family members, and visitors. It also contributes to collaborative System efforts and performs other duties as necessary. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with associates, patients, family members, and visitors in a warm, helpful, and professional manner.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the cook with preparing meals, desserts, snacks, salads, and other dishes.
Carry trays to patients and serve meals and beverages in dining areas and on patient halls.
Prepare between-meal nourishments and serve them according to procedural guidelines.
Set up and serve the tray line, follow diet and NPO orders, offer and record menu substitutions, and follow procedures for associate meals.
Clean tables, work areas, kitchen equipment, and dining areas; sweep and mop; remove garbage and clean garbage containers.
Scrape and wash dishes, pots, and pans; operate the dish machine and other kitchen equipment.
Record freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures and check water temperatures, dishwasher sanitizer, and chemical levels.
Check stock, store stock and cleaning materials appropriately, and properly store leftovers and opened food.
Follow infection control policies and standardized recipes; use appropriate serving equipment.
Prepare coffee and tea as requested.
Communicate warmly and professionally with associates, patients, family members, and visitors; respond to concerns and answer questions as appropriate.
Contribute to committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative System efforts.
Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System.