Food Service Associate

Sarah Bush Lincoln•Washington Court House, OH

3d•$17 - $25

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Nutritional Services Director or Supervisor, the Food Service Associate performs patient food service and dish duties, along with other related tasks. Shifts are 7.5 hours and may start between 5:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Weekend and holiday rotation is required. Pay is based on experience, with an estimated compensation range of $16.54 to $25.24.

Requirements

High school education required.
Food Handlers Certificate required within 30 days of hire; listed options are Sarah Bush Lincoln and Food Safety Manager – National Registry of Food Safety Professionals.

Responsibilities

Assembles nourishments, floor stocks, and special-diet foods as necessary.
Complies with sanitation regulations and standards established by regulatory agencies.
Delivers food carts to patient care units and returns them to the kitchen at designated times.
Participates in tray assembly of cold-ticket items and may assist with hot items as needed.
Ensures necessary items, including the proper tray type, silverware, and condiments, are on meal trays before they reach the tray line.
Promptly washes and sanitizes returned trays and dishes; hand-washes specified items such as pots, pans, and knives; and puts away clean dishes and utensils.
Maintains a safe, neat, and tidy work environment, including walk-in refrigerators and storage areas, and performs special cleaning duties as assigned by the Food and Nutritional Services Director.
Maintains the safe operation of food service equipment.
May assist in the cafeteria with serving, cleaning, and cashiering as needed.
Prepares and delivers items requested by patient care units or patients.
Records and monitors quality control indicators.
Stocks food supplies in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
Sweeps and mops floors as scheduled and as necessary.