Food Services Attendant

St. Mary's Healthcare • Amsterdam, NY

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About The Position

St. Mary’s Healthcare is hiring a part-time Food Services Attendant. The role handles and serves food according to menus and dietary restrictions, maintains a sanitary work area in accordance with HACCP guidelines, and follows department regulations for hair coverings, gloves, and required attire. The attendant may plan and serve food for large groups, receive payments, operate a cash register, and order supplies. Food products must be covered, labeled, and dated for storage. The role also responds to patient and customer needs and resolves service problems.

The position requires critical thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful, fast-paced environment. The attendant follows Standard Precautions and uses personal protective equipment as required. The position is part time, with rotating shifts and 12 hours per week. The hiring range is $17.00–$22.74 per hour; eligible shifts may receive differentials.

Requirements

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while applying critical thinking.
• Ability to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Integrity, friendliness, compassion, and ability to establish effective rapport with others.
• Flexibility and initiative.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment, with minimal supervision.
• Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction appropriately and positively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

• Food Service Professional credential from the SERV Safe National Restaurant Association.

Responsibilities

• Handle, portion, and serve food in accordance with menus and dietary restrictions.
• Follow HACCP guidelines for sanitation and maintenance of the work area.
• Follow department regulatory standards, including requirements for hair coverings, gloves, and dress attire.
• Plan, organize, and serve food for large groups.
• May receive payments, operate a cash register, and order supplies.
• Cover, label, and date food products for storage.
• Resolve patient and customer problems and respond to patient food service needs.
• Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed