Catering Assistant

Overview

many Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. We are committed to attracting and retaining professionals for every position in our health system. The health system is nestled in Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, in a community-oriented area with ample amenities. Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Evening shift, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. This position requires driving a hospital vehicle to deliver meals to off-site locations.

• Responsible for preparing food and setting up for in-house and outside catered events. Adjusts schedule as needed to comply with catered events.
• Communicates politely and effectively with staff and customers; acts as customer advocate.
• Assists wherever and whenever needed during labor shortages to ensure patients and customers have adequate food supplies.
• Identifies and resolves issues with HACCP compliance; demonstrates commitment to CARES when communicating with team, coworkers, and customers.
• Demonstrates commitment to food safety HACCP and FIFO in all work activities and leads others to compliance.
• Responsible for maintaining equipment, cleanliness of kitchen, clean floors, breaking down boxes, etc.
• Cross-trains to work other food production worker positions.
• Fills in for Catering Chef when out.

• No experience necessary; catering or food service experience preferred.
• Effective communication and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work anytime weekdays, weekends and holidays between 5:30am and 8:30pm.
• Non-essential during emergency conditions.
• Customer/patient focus with courtesy and respect; willingness to exceed customer expectations.
• Willingness to comply with dress code, CARES and HACCP standards.
• Ability to think logically and make decisions based on experience and training; knowledge of or willingness to learn menu items and recipes.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• Must possess good physical health; may require standing or walking for long periods.
• Lift at least 50 pounds; work with moderate noise.

• Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, balancing, reaching, handling/feeling
• Occasionally (1%-33%) - pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching

Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct themselves according to our mission, vision and values. Please review those expectations before applying for employment. If you feel unable to demonstrate those characteristics, please do not proceed with the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.