Food Service Associate (Relief, Days and Evenings)

Job Title: Food Service Associate (Relief, Days and Evenings)

Key Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff.
• Sets up and stocks assigned station prior to the start of service and for next meal. (20%)
• May retrieve patient meal trays to ensure sanitary, safe and timely patient meal service. (15%)
• Maintains appropriate floor stock according to par levels and records usage.
• Handles food according to proper sanitary and safety guidelines, and food service handling methods. (10%)
• Ensures all food is prepared using recipes for 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 (e.g., coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, teas). Serves prepared foods (e.g., muffins, biscotti, bagels).
• Stores leftovers appropriately and utilizes them in subsequent day/menu within the 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 cross-trained to conduct duties in multiple areas, including tray line, storeroom, and food preparation.
• May work in dish room or pot area to support proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• 6+ months’ previous experience in food service preferred but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Work Shift: Day

Worker Sub Type: Regular Employee

Entity: Kennedy University Hospitals, Inc

Primary Location: Cherry Hill, New Jersey