Food Service Associate (PT, Days and Evenings) - Washington Twp
Thomas Jefferson University•Gloucester County, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
The Food Service Associate reports to the Supervisor of Food Service and works with guidance and input from the Lead Food Service Associate. The role provides patient meal and food service to support patient satisfaction. Patients may range from infancy through late adulthood. Associates may work across multiple areas and may be cross-trained in tray line, storeroom, food preparation, dish room, or pot area duties.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Previous food service experience of 6 months or more preferred, but not required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 6 months of previous food service experience.
Responsibilities
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Set up and stock the assigned station before service and for the next meal.
- Retrieve patient meal trays as needed to support sanitary, safe, and timely meal service.
- Maintain floor stock according to par levels and record usage.
- Handle food according to sanitary and safety guidelines and follow applicable policies and procedures.
- Prepare food using recipes to provide consistent, safe, nutritionally appropriate meals that meet taste, cost, and budget expectations.
- Follow current CDC hand hygiene guidelines.
- Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages and serve prepared foods such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels, as needed.
- Store leftovers appropriately and use them in subsequent menus within the required timeframe.
- Package, label, and date hot food items for patient service and cafeteria operations according to cook-and-chill guidelines; vacuum-pack products as required.
- Work in multiple areas as needed, including tray line, storeroom, and food preparation.
- Support cleaning and sanitizing of equipment in the dish room or pot area according to department standards.
- Maintain proper care and safe storage of food and equipment, and maintain the surrounding area.
- Complete daily and special cleaning assignments to provide a sanitary and safe environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Access to medical insurance, including prescription coverage, for all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
