Food Service Associate

Job Title: Food Service Associate
Department: Food & Nutrition Service
Location: Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York
Hours Per Week: Per Diem - As needed
Schedule: 3:45PM - 7:30PM

Weekend: 3 weekends per month

SUMMARY:
As a Food Service Associate, you will perform necessary food service duties related to preparation and service of food to patients, residents and customers of RRH facilities.

• RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
• Assembly of all patient, resident and customer meals or nourishments according to menu and diet specifications while utilizing proper food handling practices in a timely and organized manner.
  
• Responsible for the delivery of food carts, to and from the units while maintaining excellent customer relations.
  
• Responsible for accurate delivery and filling of supplies to units as required.
  
• Assist with maintaining organization of the coolers, freezers, and dry storage to facilitate inventory control.
  
• Maintain work areas in a safe, sanitary and orderly manner, demonstrating proper equipment use and sanitation techniques.
  
• Replenish work stations and supplies for the next meal or shift.
  
• Responsible for safe operation of food service equipment and utilizing personal protective equipment according to manufacturer labels and SDS information.
  
• Maintain a positive representation of Food and Nutrition Services through professionalism, hygiene and uniform.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• None.

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation preferred.
  
• Previous food service experience preferred.
  
• Able to prioritize and follow verbal and written instructions highly preferred.
  
• Customer service driven highly desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $16.00 - $16.80