Associate Food Service

Location: Main Hospital Bldg - 1st Flr

Primary Purpose
Responsible for producing and serving meals in retail, patient services, sanitation area or production environment in the Nutrition Services Department.

Minimum Specifications

Education

• None.

Experience

• None.

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

• None.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have a certificate of completion of a food handler training course accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and/or the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or must obtain one within sixty (60) days of placement in the role.

Required Tests for Placement

• None.

Skills or Special Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food service and related job duties and be able to follow proper sanitation procedures within three months of employment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Must be able to operate a PC and perform basic computer entries within three months.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing and serving meals in retail or patient service area or production environment.
• Communicates and addresses food and nutrition issues in the assigned area.
• Communicates and interacts with unit staff regarding unit food service needs.
• Collects soiled trays/dishes and transports to the kitchen for cleaning.
• Responsible for quality service reflected in patient, retail, sanitation and food production satisfaction survey results.
• Responsible for meeting quality assurance and infection prevention standards.
• Ensures self education by attending mandated in-service educational sessions and reading or studying materials that are applicable to Nutrition Services. Integrates this knowledge as appropriate into the job.

Requisition ID: 987417