Food Service Assistant

Owensboro Health • Greenville, KY

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About The Position

Assists in the preparation and serving of food for distribution to patients, cafeteria, and catering services. This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position. Training is provided relevant to the population served, based on scope of care of the service assignment. Owensboro Health is committed to providing a safe working environment including training and access to person protective equipment necessary to this position. While performing duties of this position, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• No experience required
• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred
• Food Safety Training required within 90 days of employment in this position

Responsibilities

• Maintains area, equipment, and supplies in safe and orderly manner.
• Cleans and inspects dietary equipment, appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Apportions and serves food to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Assists cook and other dietary staff as needed.
• Adheres to all applicable guidelines regarding the storage, handling and preparation of food, as well as the sanitation and maintenance of work area.
• Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments of Integrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees