Food Service Associate I - Part Time

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

About The Position

The Food Service Associate I assists with tray line activities and cleans, sanitizes, and restocks areas of the kitchen and cafeteria. The role supports food service for retail, patient care, catering, and special functions, and helps maintain the department’s appearance, safety, and hygiene. Employees are expected to support Bay Area Hospital’s mission, vision, and values, comply with applicable laws and the hospital’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Program, communicate effectively, and work effectively with people from various backgrounds.

Requirements

Must hold, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, an Oregon Food Handler, Food Manager, or ServSafe certification.
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Ability to read, write legibly, and converse in English.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills for following safe food-handling and sanitation procedures.
Ability to learn, retain, and implement proper sanitation techniques, portion control, and tray line operation.
Knowledge of formula cards and their use.
Proficiency in portioning and garnishing.
Knowledge of the FIFO method of inventory control.
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in hospital-based food service or a restaurant.
Oregon state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Wash, sanitize, and safely store dishes, utensils, pots, and pans; restock them in appropriate locations.
Assist with patient tray line activities and work the tray line.
Clean up catering events and clean appropriate equipment.
Prepare products according to standardized recipes for retail, patient care services, catering, and special functions.
Follow production schedules and recipe cards.
Fill and deliver supplies to units.
Rotate and stock areas using the First In, First Out (FIFO) method.
Deliver meal trays to patients’ bedsides and verify patient identification.
Document required information according to department procedures.
Help maintain the department’s appearance, safety, and hygiene.
Use correct portion control.
Document eyewash station operation, temperatures, and sanitizer strengths.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support the hospital’s mission, vision, and values; comply with applicable laws, regulations, and the Code of Conduct and Compliance Program.