Food Service Associate | 12 Hrs/week Evenings/Weekends | Unity Hospital
About The Position
The Food Service Associate at Unity Hospital, within the Food and Nutrition Services Department, is responsible for performing necessary food service duties related to the preparation and service of food to patients, residents, and customers of Rochester Regional Health facilities. This role involves the assembly of meals and nourishments according to menu and diet specifications, utilizing proper food handling practices. Key duties include performing tasks in the dish room, delivering food carts to and from units while maintaining customer relations, accurately delivering and filling unit supplies, assisting with the organization of storage areas (coolers, freezers, dry storage) for inventory control, and maintaining work areas in a safe, sanitary, and orderly manner. The associate is also responsible for demonstrating proper equipment use and sanitation techniques, replenishing workstations and supplies for subsequent meals or shifts, and safely operating food service equipment using personal protective equipment. Attending staff meetings and in-service training is required, as is maintaining a positive representation of Food and Nutrition Services through professionalism, hygiene, and uniform. Other assigned duties within the department may include cash handling and register use.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation preferred.
- Previous food service experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assembly of all patient, resident and customer meals or nourishments according to menu and diet specifications while utilizing proper food handling practices in a timely and organized manner.
- Perform all required duties in the facilities dish room or designated cleaning area.
- Responsible for the delivery of food carts, to and from the units while maintaining excellent customer relations.
- Responsible for accurate delivery and filling of supplies to units as required.
- Assist with maintaining organization of the coolers, freezers, and dry storage to facilitate inventory control.
- Maintain work areas in a safe, sanitary and orderly manner, demonstrating proper equipment use and sanitation techniques.
- Replenish work stations and supplies for the next meal or shift.
- Responsible for safe operation of food service equipment and utilizing personal protective equipment according to manufacturer labels and SDS information.
- Responsible for attending and retaining all staff meetings and in-service training.
- Maintain a positive representation of Food and Nutrition Services through professionalism, hygiene and uniform.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the department.
- Cash handling and register use may be required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
