Food Service Associate (PT, Days and Evenings) - Cherry Hill

Thomas Jefferson University • Cherry Hill, NJ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Associate reports to the Supervisor of Food Service and receives 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. The associate may work across areas including the tray line, storeroom, and food preparation, and may also support dish-room or pot-area cleaning and sanitizing.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High school graduation or equivalent preferred.
• At least 6 months of previous food-service experience preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of previous food-service experience.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff in a manner 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 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, appealing meals that comply with cost and budget requirements.
• Comply with 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 established cook-and-chill guidelines; vacuum-pack products as required.
• Work in multiple areas as needed, potentially including tray line, storeroom, and food preparation.
• Support dish-room or pot-area operations by cleaning and sanitizing equipment 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 coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits with 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
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED