Per Diem Food Service Worker

Yale New Haven Health • New London, CT

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About The Position

Performs routine duties related to the preparation, service, delivery, cleaning, and sanitation of food and food service areas for patients, employees, and visitors. Employees are expected to understand and share the YNHHS Vision, support its Mission, and live its Values of integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous food service experience is desirable but not required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Sets up, serves, and breaks down stations on the patient tray line, cafeteria, special functions, or dish/pot room according to established schedules and procedures.
• Safely operates equipment according to manufacturer specifications.
• Operates the dish machine and works in the dish room to ensure dishes, cups, trays, utensils, and food carts are clean and sanitized according to established schedules and procedures.
• Fills sinks with water and prescribed cleaning and sanitizing solutions; scrapes, washes, rinses, and sanitizes pots, pans, utensils, and cutlery according to established schedules and procedures.
• Collects, processes, and disposes of trash, cans, bottles, cardboard, and similar debris, transporting it to the disposal area according to established schedules and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and sweeps and mops floors according to established schedules and procedures.
• Washes, cuts, and/or portions vegetables, fruits, salads, desserts, and beverages; prepares nourishment and coffee according to established schedules and procedures.
• Operates the cash register, collects cash, meal tickets, and guest tickets, and makes change as needed.
• Inventories, delivers, rotates, and stores bulk nourishment on floors; discards outdated or spoiled items according to established schedules and procedures.
• Prepares, loads, transports, delivers, and picks up patient meal trays and food items according to established schedules and procedures.
• Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development as outlined in the performance review.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure smooth operation of the department or unit.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED