Food Service Associate Float

Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

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About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Performs a variety of routine tasks and manual work within the dining services area of Food & Nutrition to assist in ensuring quality food and beverage items are served to customers. Assigned work area may include: the preparation, assembly, set-up and service of food and beverage items to patients, staff and visitors; washing of dishes, pots, pans, and food service equipment; the maintenance of a clean and sanitized food service environment. All tasks are performed under direct supervision, according to departmental procedures and specific task assignments. Demonstrates outstanding customer service and the Key Behaviors outlined in the Hospital's Core Success Factors in all interactions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of work experience is preferred.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to read, write and understand English; legible handwriting.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions in order to accomplish all items on Task Assignment list during assigned shift.
• Must demonstrate basic understanding of the importance of interpersonal and customer service skills within a food service environment.

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of basic dietary principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned food preparation duties utilizing basic kitchen utensils to cut, mix, assemble, plate, or otherwise prepare sandwiches, salads, fruits and desserts or other cold food items for patients, visitors and staff, maintaining food safety standards.
• Sets up all equipment and supplies needed for dining room. Maintains a clean and sanitary environment in the dining room and patio throughout meal service by cleaning and sanitizing tables, chairs, microwaves, pictures and floors.
• Sets-up assigned service station (e.g. Entree, beverage, deli, soup, salad and grab n-go) to ensure that cafeteria customers are served quality and safe food in a timely manner.
• Assembles food trays and associated products and utensils, sets up rooms for catered events, and replenishes food items as necessary; serves food items at special functions, as requested.
• Performs a variety of routine and heavy cleaning utilizing equipment to clean cafeterias, patio and vending areas to assure a clean and sanitary environment.
• Consistently follows established sanitation and personal hygiene guidelines to help prevent the spread of food borne illness.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED