Food Service Associate-Patient Services

Kent Hospital; Warwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital is seeking a Food Service Associate responsible for serving and delivering food to patients with exemplary customer service. The role includes various tasks such as food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and adherence to departmental policies, providing an opportunity to contribute to patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills essential.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meal trays and deliver food.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Under the direction of the Food & Nutrition management team, the Food Service Associate is responsible for serving and delivering food and nutritional products to our patients and customers, demonstrating exemplary customer service skills. The Food Service Associate may perform multiple roles within the Food & Nutrition Department, including: assembler, hostess, cashier, dining room aide, pots cleaner, and cleaning aide.

Responsibilities - Encompasses job assignments within the kitchen, Blue Wave Cafeteria, and Concourse Café:

• Prepare meal trays, serve, and deliver food to patients and customers.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary work environment.
• Provide exceptional customer service at all times.
• Follow daily job assignments, cleaning duties, and scheduled hours as posted.
• Ensure proper care and handling of all assigned technology.
• Adhere to all departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional appearance according to dress code, including cleanliness and grooming.

Qualifications and Specifications:

A high school diploma or equivalent with six months of related experience is preferred but not required. Ability to follow oral and written instructions, keep accurate records, and communicate proficiently in English.

About Care New England Health System (CNE): Our system includes Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, along with our Wellness Center. We are dedicated to advancing medical research, attracting top specialists, and providing innovative health programs.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Applicants and employees who become disabled must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

Ethics Statement: Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the organization's ethical standards, including adherence to hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.