Food Service Attendant

Yale New Haven Health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves essential responsibilities such as patient meal service, ensuring food safety, and maintaining cleanliness in the work area. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and a passion for teamwork and patient care. With a focus on integrity and compassion, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of patients while developing valuable skills in a supportive environment. If you are eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Four weeks of on-the-job training required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food trucks to nursing units at designated meal times.
• Assemble prepared food and beverages on trays for all diets.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Responsibilities

1. Patient meal service
   • Deliver food trucks to appropriate nursing units at designated meal times and pick them up according to department policies.
2. Safety programs
   • Understand HASAP and proper food handling procedures.
3. Goals and objectives
   • Participate in all staff meetings.
4. Systems and processes
   • Support policies and procedures of the department.
5. Work efficiency
   • Use time efficiently to complete work assignments.
   • Consistently practice 'clean as you go' and keep work area clean and organized.
6. Dishwashing duties
   • Tend, load, and clean dish machine; wash pots and pans.
   • Record operating temperatures on the temperature sheet each morning.
7. Patient tray setup
   • Assemble prepared food and beverages on trays for all diets in a timely manner.
8. Cafeteria work
   • Charge correct prices when cashing out customers, according to the price list.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: Four weeks of on-the-job training to become proficient.

Licensure: Food safety certification preferred.

Additional Information

Knowledge of food safety is a plus. Must understand, speak, and read English. Ability to work as part of a team, collaborate, and be open to constructive learning.