Food Services Associate- Dietary- Part Time- Days

SolutionHealth • Manchester, NH

10d

About The Position

The Food Services Associate performs a variety of duties related to providing meals and nourishment for patients and customers. Responsibilities include participating in opening and closing duties, routine and non-routine cleaning (including dishwashing), cashiering as assigned, and setting up and maintaining the salad bar while communicating with the Supervisor about additional items to prepare.

The role follows food-safety and sanitation standards, maintains equipment and work areas, and ensures prepared food meets quality expectations. The schedule is variable, includes every-other-weekend rotation, and involves variable shifts between 5:30 AM and 7:30 AM. The position is part time, working 24 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is strongly preferred.
• Previous patient experience is preferred.
• Able to exercise care in operating and using equipment and reference materials.
• Able to work independently by following standard practices for routine procedures and refer questions or problems to a supervisor.
• Able to establish and maintain effective communication and positive working relationships within the department, with other employees, and with the public.

Nice To Haves

• Serve Safe certificate preferred.
• Previous patient experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized work area and meet Manchester Board of Health, Stage, and TJC standards.
• Follow HACCP food-handling techniques, record food and storage temperatures as required, and maintain required sanitary levels throughout food preparation.
• Use kitchen utensils and food-service equipment, including slicers, mixers, blenders, grills, toasters, cash registers, processors, and frappe machines.
• Ensure prepared foods meet standards for quality, freshness, taste, and appearance.
• Inspect cooking equipment and utensils and maintain their cleanliness and proper operation.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Notify the Supervisor about equipment or food-supply problems and needs; detect and report spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies or equipment, and other unusual conditions.
• Use FIFO standards when utilizing food supplies.
• Participate in opening and closing responsibilities, routine and non-routine cleaning including dishwashing, cashiering as assigned, and salad bar setup and maintenance.
• Communicate with the Supervisor about additional items that need to be prepared.

Benefits

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Competitive pay and earned time accrual plan.
• Tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Supplemental benefits, including access to the Welliot Health Center.

What This Job Offers

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