Food Service Associate II

ThedaCare • Waupaca, WI

130d

About The Position

The Food Service Associate II performs duties involved in the preparation, assembly, and delivery of food to our patients and other customers, including patient meals, cafeteria service, catering, and other meal functions. Assists with training and onboarding of new team members, and ensures that standard work is followed and quality standards are maintained in the delivery of patient meals and other tasks. Delivers meal trays, nourishment, and floor stock to patient/resident rooms or designated areas. Helps clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, and equipment to maintain a clean food service department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles meal trays/meals, snacks, and nourishment per specified meal order or diet guidelines, adhering to portion control and quality food presentation standards.
• Loads and transports food carts, and delivers food to patient/resident rooms or designated areas following established procedures.
• Follows established food handling procedures, monitors temperature of food and equipment, etc., to ensure food safety and infection control practices are met.
• Performs prep work such as washing and peeling fruits and vegetables and cutting and portioning of desserts.
• Cooks food using proper cooking technique to ensure desired quality standards for portion size, taste, appearance, and temperature.
• Displays and serves food according to standards and deadlines.
• Takes patient meal order and enters into nutrition software, ensuring meal order complies with the patient's current diet order and allergies.
• Delivers and stocks food supplies in designated areas according to established par levels, ensuring proper rotation of items and monitoring of expiration dates.
• Restocks and maintains food and other supplies in an orderly manner observing all food storage standards.
• Performs cashier duties, restocks supplies, and maintains the cleanliness of the cafeteria.
• Cleans dishes, utensils, equipment, and work area following established sanitation procedures.
• Assists with training and onboarding of new team members. Provides input for new orientation materials.
• Collaborates with multiple disciplines to effectively and efficiently provide the appropriate meal service and floor stock service for patient care.
• Uses necessary equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
• Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED