Food Services Assistant, Per Diem

Job Description - Food Services Assistant, Per Diem (3301552)

Job Description

Food Services Assistant, Per Diem-(3301552)

Description

Summary

Perform a wide variety of duties directly related to meal service and department cleaning and sanitation. This includes assembly of patient meal trays per appropriate dietary guidelines on patient menu tickets.

Other responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing small and large equipment, as well as operating the pot / dish machine and working in the dish room.

Key Responsibilities

• Portion beverages, prepare cold foods and appropriate stock per patient tally guides.
• Patient trays are assembled by placing correct items on the tray, as identified on the patient menu.
• Areas are restocked adhering to designated par levels.
• Expiration dates are monitored, and stations are stocked according to the FIFO rule.
• All work areas are cleaned per department standards
• Carts and trays are stripped and sorted. Dishes and utensils are washed for patients and cafeteria service according to established guidelines
• Items received from dish room are checked for chips, breaks, cleanliness and is any found, are disposed of according to established procedures
• All waste is sorted into three categories; recycling, compost and trash
• Pot washing duties and special cleaning assignments are completed per stated objectives.
• Additional cleaning projects are completed as assigned. Projects include, but not limited to; equipment, floors, and storage areas and completed in allotted timeframe.
• All kitchen responsibilities are completed in the allotted timeframe per the designated workflow.
• Elevator is operated per established guidelines.
• Callbacks are delivered to accurate patient floor within established timeframes after being checked by the supervisor.
• Patient information is properly disposed of in locked bins adhering to HIPPA regulations.
• Participates in department trainings and in-services.
• Reports any equipment that is damaged or not in properly working order.
• Additional department training, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• MGB Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld

Qualifications

Qualifications and Experience

Education / Degree

Preferred

High School Graduate or GED preferred.

Experience

Preferred

One-year previous food service experience preferably in healthcare setting or equivalent

Licensure

Preferred

ServSafe Food Handlers

Skills

Required

• Basic verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language.
• Basic computer skills or ability to learn.
• Time management & punctuality

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment : Activity

Activity

Amount o f Time Spent

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Outdoor weather conditions

Extreme cold (non weather)

Work in high place(s)

Work in confined space(s)

Risk of electrical shock

Risk of radiation exposure

Exposure to blood borne pathogens

Flammable / explosive gases

Toxic / caustic chemicals

Dust or other irritants

Grease or oils

Hazardous specimens

Exposure to lab animals

Infectious / contagious disease

Cleaning agents / chemicals

Hot equipment

Noisy equipment

Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)

Other

Lifting / Carry Requirements of this job

No Lifting required

No Carrying required

Number of pounds

Amount of Time

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Lift

Carry

Lift

Carry

Lift

Carry

Lift

Carry

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

Over 100 pounds

Push / Pull Requirements of this job :

No Pushing required

No Pulling required

Number of pounds

Amount of Time

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Push

Pull

Push

Pull

Push

Pull

Push

Pull

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

Over 100 pounds

Physical Activity requirements of this job :

Activity

Amount of Time Spent

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Stand

Walk

Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch

Move / rotate / bend wrist(s)

Type / use keyboard or other data entry device

Reach with hands & arms

Climb stairs

Climb ladder or other equipment

Drive / operate motor vehicle

Balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl

Speak

Hear

Taste

Smell

Touch

Other

Vision Requirements of this job :

Vision Requirement

Always called upon in job

Sometimes called upon in job

Rarely called upon in job

Close vision

Distance vision

Color vision

Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus

Other

Safety equipment used while performing this job :

Safety eye glasses

Gowns

Filter lens (welding / soldering)

Scrubs

Face shields

Boots

Ear plugs or Mufflers

Hard hat

Surgical mask / dust mask

Coveralls

Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Gloves

Other

Level of noise typical in this work environment :

Very quiet

Quiet

Moderate

Loud

Very loud