Food Service Associate II

HCA Healthcare - Austin, TX

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Austin, TX

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Food Service Associate II at Heart Hospital of Austin plays a crucial role in the Food Service Department, assisting in various areas such as the cafeteria, tray line, and patient meals. This position focuses on providing quality customer service to patients and maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment. The associate will be responsible for meal preparation, delivery, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in any area of the Food Service Department including cafeteria, host or hostess, tray line, dish room, or patient meals.
• Provide quality customer service to patients by reading patient meal tickets and preparing trays accurately.
• Deliver meals to patient rooms and remove trays upon completion of meals.
• Prepare food items for the cafeteria and label them appropriately.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and handle food items according to procedures.
• Keep a clean work station and clean floors, carts, dishware, bus tables, and take out trash.
• Set up and work an assigned position on the tray line or cafeteria.
• Gather food items in pantry and freezer areas.

Requirements

• Previous experience in food service or customer service area - preferred.
• Knowledge of cash register operation and money handling - preferred.
• 10th grade education or High School Graduate or GED Equivalent - preferred.
• Current ServSafe Food Handler Permit, Travis/Williamsons County Health Department Food Handler Card or State Food Safety permit within 7 days of hire.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low copay options.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and supplemental health protection plans.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Education assistance including tuition and student loan support.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program including paid time off and family leave.