Food Service Associate - Part Time

Loretto Management Corporation•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

The Food Service Associate assists with serving and delivering meals in different formats, including work in tray-line, food-production, or dining-room areas. Duties include cold food production, food preparation, portioning, tray preparation, service and delivery, and ware washing. The associate operates and maintains equipment according to safety standards and regulations, performs cleaning and sanitation duties, and provides quality customer service to residents and customers. The role supports HACCP and regulatory compliance by monitoring food and storage temperatures, handling and labeling food appropriately, rotating inventory, checking product quality, reporting equipment issues and hazards, and following applicable laws, organizational policies, infection-control practices, and safety requirements. Sanitation work includes washing and storing dishes and equipment, cleaning work areas and kitchen equipment, transporting meal carts, and disposing of waste. All Loretto employees are expected to model the organization’s mission, values, vision, and strategic goals; treat others with dignity and professionalism; provide excellent customer service; maintain reliable attendance and work ethics; participate in required meetings and training; and comply with policies, codes of conduct, health and safety requirements, and applicable compliance obligations.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or ability to pass a written TABE test.
Ability to read, write, and understand English.
Ability to follow simple oral and written directions.
Good customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Ability to lift boxes, cartons, and pans of food weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently reach, bend, stoop, stand, walk, push, and pull.
Ability to stand for long periods, up to 8 hours.
Ability to perform routine cleaning.
Ability to adapt to hot or cold environments while performing job duties.

Responsibilities

Assist with cold food production, food preparation, portioning, tray preparation, meal service and delivery, and ware washing.
Operate and maintain equipment according to safety standards and regulations.
Monitor and record temperatures of perishable items, coolers, and ingredient storage areas.
Store, wrap, label, date, and rotate food inventory properly, using first-in, first-out practices.
Check food products for damage, leaks, or spoilage and report concerns to management.
Report faulty equipment, accidents, incidents, hazardous conditions, and equipment to management.
Follow applicable laws, organizational policies and procedures, and infection-control practices.
Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work area.
Load and unload soiled dishes, trays, and other ware from the wash machine; inspect and store clean items as directed.
Sweep and mop areas as directed; clean and sanitize pots, pans, racks, and work areas.
Transport tray or food carts to assigned floors and notify Nursing staff when trays arrive.
Break down trays and clean carts and work areas after each meal.
Clean and stock beverage coolers for meals; empty kitchen, dish-room, cafeteria, and pulper garbage into proper receptacles and clean waste containers.
May assist with cleaning major kitchen equipment, including ovens, kettles, mixers, slicers, and coolers, as well as walls.
Promote and role-model Loretto’s mission, values, vision, and strategic goals in interactions with others.
Provide respectful, professional, timely, and empathetic customer service to staff, residents, family members, vendors, and visitors.
Arrive on time and prepared for assigned shifts; attend and participate in required meetings and training sessions.
Identify and report or correct potential safety or environmental issues, and complete required compliance training or certifications.
Perform other related duties as assigned.