Food Service Associate (PT, Days and Evenings) - Stratford

Jefferson Health Plans•Stratford, NJ

3d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Associate is responsible for patient meal and food service to support patient satisfaction. Patients may range from infancy through late adulthood. The role reports to the Supervisor of Food Service and receives guidance and input from the Lead Food Service Associate. The associate may work across multiple areas and may be cross-trained in tray line, storeroom, food preparation, dish room, and pot area duties.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Previous food service experience of six months or more is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least six 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 assigned stations before service and for the next meal to facilitate efficient meal service.
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, appealing meals that meet cost and budget requirements.
Comply with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines.
Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages and serve prepared foods 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 areas of need and perform cross-trained duties, which may include tray line, storeroom, and food preparation.
Work in the dish room or pot area as needed to clean and sanitize equipment according to department standards.
Maintain the 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 and prescription insurance
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