Food Service Associate - PT​/eve - Bucks

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

Reporting to the Supervisor of Food Service and with guidance and input from the Lead Food Service Associate, the Food Service Associate is responsible for patient meal and food service to ensure the patient satisfaction. Patients may range from infancy through late adulthood.

Job Description

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. (Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)
• Sets up and stocks assigned station prior to the start of service and for next meal to facilitate meal service and ensure efficiency.(20%)
• May retrieve patient meal trays to ensure sanitary, safe and timely patient meal service. (15%)
• Maintains appropriate floor stock according par levels and records usage accordingly
• Handles food according to proper sanitary and safety guidelines. Follows food service handling methods according to policies and procedures. (10%)
• Ensures all food is prepared using recipes in order to provide consistent, safe, nutritionally appropriate, tasty meals that are cost and budget compliant. (10%)
• Complies with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines.
• May prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas. Serves prepared foods, such as muffins, biscotti, or bagels.
• Stores leftovers appropriately and utilized same in subsequent day/menu in order to ensure that they are served within timeframe. (5%)
• May package, label, and date hot food items for patient service and cafeteria operations according to established cook and chill guidelines. Properly vacuum packs all food products, as required.
• May be utilized in multiple areas of need, therefore may be cross-trained to conduct many different duties such as, but not limited to tray line, storeroom, and food preparation areas.
• May work in dish room or pot area to support proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment in accordance with department standards
• Maintains proper care and safe storage of food, equipment, and surrounding area. (10%)
• Completes daily and special cleaning assignments to provide a sanitary and safe environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Manager - Please list 3-5 essential functions of this job

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):

• Food Distribution - THFD
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• Knowledge of care and maintenance of food and related equipment for delivering of meals.
• Kitchen Management - THFD
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• Knowledge of proper care and maintenance of food preparation areas.
• Dietary Guidelines - THFD
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• Knowledge of the principles for developing and maintaining a healthy diet.
• Food and Nutrition Services - THFD
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• OUR MISSION:
  We improve lives.
• OUR VISION:
  Reimagining health, education & discovery to create unparalleled value.
• OUR VALUES:
  Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently, Do the Right Thing.
• Knowledge of providing, preparing and serving inpatient meals, supplements, and menu selection services.

Education:

High School graduate or equivalent preferred

AND

Experience:

6 + months previous experience in food service preferred but not required.

Additional Qualifications

Physical Demands

Job Description Disclaimer:
This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Jefferson Health Northeast Primary Location Address

380 North Oxford Valley Road, Langhorne, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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