Food Service Associate I, 1.0

Franciscan Alliance, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Franciscan Health, the Food Service Associate I serves cafeteria customers while adhering to all regulatory standards for food safety. The Food Service Associate I may also be responsible for delivering patient trays and performing other assigned kitchen duties. Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

Requirements

Prior Healthcare or Hospitality experience.
Prior Food Service - Institutional and/or Customer Service experience.
Basic math skills, such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.
Adapt and respond quickly to changing priorities.
Basic knowledge of computer software, hardware, and communication devices to perform tasks.
Customer service skills.
Knowledge of safe food handling / storage procedures.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Infection control knowledge.
Maintain a positive approach, work cooperatively with others, and demonstrate a constructive response to criticism and work with others as a team.
Time management.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma/GED
1 year Healthcare or Hospitality
1 year Food Service - Institutional
1 year Customer Service
Food Handler Certification - ServSafe while working in Indiana preferred

Responsibilities

Clean & maintain equipment ensuring proper usage.
Communicate issues or problems promptly to the supervisor.
Maintain work area in a clean, neat and orderly manner.
Practice good handwashing and personal hygiene including wearing clean uniforms, covering hair, and using gloves properly.
Handle cafeterias point of sale (POS) transactions correctly.
Prepare, assemble and deliver food and supplies on time and according to lists or tallies, as needed.
Record food and refrigeration temperatures accurately, including in kitchens and within units where there are patient refrigerators.
Serve food according to food regulatory standards for temperature, in the correct portion and presented in an attractive manner.
Store equipment and supplies according to standards.
Transport or stores food safely, including covering, dating and labeling foods.
Set-Up and Stock assigned serving areas in the cafeteria