Food Svc Aide

Northwell • Plainview, NY

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About The Position

Performs one of a number of tasks relating to the preparation and service of food; the delivery and collection of food and supplies, the appropriate operation of machinery and the sanitation of specific areas of the department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions

Nice To Haves

• Prior institutional food service experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages, portions and serves food to patients and cafeteria customers, as assigned.
• Prepares and arranges food according to guidelines.
• Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Serves food while accurately filling requests.
• Works the tray line.
• Refrigerates and labels perishable food.
• Transports food and supplies to designated areas within hospital or cafeteria.
• Delivers food trays, nourishment, supplemental feedings and supplies in an orderly and timely fashion.
• Delivers and sets up special functions.
• Collects used carts or trays and returns them to kitchen.
• Maintains sufficient amounts of supplies to support operations.
• Operates equipment in the preparation of food in a safe and efficient manner, according to policies and procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and cafeteria areas.
• Mops floors, cleans equipment, utensils, work and service areas using detergents and germicides, as required.
• Washes dishes, trays, pots, etc.
• Cleans and polishes stainless steel equipment.
• Removes garbage from kitchen and cafeteria area.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

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