Fay Food Service Assistant

DCH Health Care Authority•Fayette, AL

About The Position

Assist with the timely preparation, service, and delivery of meals and snacks, as well as scheduled or daily cleaning and sanitation of equipment, dishes, floors, and utensils according to established policies and procedures. Help ensure proper food storage. Prepare food items and special diets according to safety, sanitation, preparation, and dress-code policies. Assemble and deliver patient meal trays while following diet orders and patient-identification procedures. Maintain clean, orderly food-storage and kitchen areas; operate and care for dishwashing equipment; and use chemicals safely. Support coworkers and use downtime to help maintain cleanliness throughout the work areas. Comply with DCH standards, employee handbook requirements, behavioral standards, and DCH Health System policies and procedures. Perform essential job functions in a manner that promotes the safety of patients, visitors, and employees, and identify and address unsafe practices and risks. The role requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and the intranet. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
On-the-job training is provided; no previous experience is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare special items, desserts, fruits, pureed foods, and thickened fluids according to safety, sanitation, preparation, and dress-code policies.
Follow correct handwashing and glove-use procedures.
Maintain order and cleanliness in coolers, freezers, and the storeroom; put food away using FIFO rotation.
Set up the tray line and assemble trays promptly, paying attention to diet orders, selected menus, food and beverage preferences, appearance, and quality.
Follow policy and procedure for storing, labeling, and using leftovers.
Deliver meals to hospital patients using two patient identifiers and a friendly, attentive manner.
Communicate problems or physical needs to nursing staff and food complaints to food service management.
Prepare used trays, dishes, glasses, and silverware for dishwashing; operate the dish machine correctly; check and record water temperatures; and take corrective action when appropriate.
Use proper warewashing procedures, including air drying, glove use, and cleaning water spills; keep the dish machine clean, polished, and maintained; and store clean dishes and utensils correctly.
Keep the kitchen, equipment, utility carts, and other areas clean, sanitized, and polished; use chemicals safely; and keep the chemical room organized and pathways to fire equipment clear.
Use downtime to clean and assist coworkers when assigned tasks are complete.
Meet performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards; comply with employee handbook requirements, DCH Behavioral Standards, and DCH Health System policies and procedures.
Perform essential duties in a way that protects patient, visitor, and employee safety; identify and reduce unsafe practices and take appropriate action to address risks and hazards.
Use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and the intranet.
Perform other duties as assigned.