Dining Services Associate — Patient-Focused Food Service

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a devoted food service worker to join the dining services area. You will help prepare, assemble, and serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors under supervision, while ensuring safety and sanitation standards.

Key tasks include setting up dining areas, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, restocking supplies, and following assigned procedures. A High School Diploma or GED and minimum six months of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• An understanding of basic dietary principles preferred.

Responsibilities

• FOOD PREPARATION - completes assigned food prep duties using basic kitchen utensils to prepare sandwiches, salads, fruits and desserts for patients, visitors and staff; maintains food safety standards.
• DINING ROOM - sets up equipment and supplies for dining room; maintains a clean sanitary environment in dining room and patio during meal service; stocks condiment area and assists customers.
• FOOD SERVICE STATION - sets up service stations; prepares, portions and serves food and beverage items; replenishes stations; ensures proper temperatures and FIFO stock rotation.
• CATERING - assembles trays, sets up rooms for catered events, replenishes items; serves foods at special functions.
• CLEANING/SANITATION - performs routine and heavy cleaning; cleans vents, equipment, walls, floors; ensures cleanliness and safety.
• SANITATION AND PERSONAL HYGIENE - follows sanitation guidelines, maintains clean work area, proper hand washing and safe chemical handling.

Skills

English literacy

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Yale New Haven Health is seeking a devoted food service worker to join the dining services area. You will help prepare, assemble, and serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors under supervision, while ensuring safety and sanitation standards.

Key tasks include setting up dining areas, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, restocking supplies, and following assigned procedures. A High School Diploma or GED and minimum six months of related experience are preferred.