FOOD SERVICE

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring for a Food Service Associate in Plymouth, MA. The role supports meal service, tray assembly, and basic inventory in a hospital food service department.

Requires reading/writing at 10th grade level, on‑the‑job training of about one month, and ServSafe is a plus. Vaccine mandate may apply as per hospital policy; fast-paced, patient‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate verbally at 10th grade level to follow work instructions.
• On the job training of approximately one month is provided.
• ServeSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Displays courtesy and professionalism to patients, visitors, physicians and associates.
• Distributes and collects patient meal trays and nourishments.
• Assists dieticians by obtaining information related to patient acceptance of meals and quality of food service.
• Performs daily inventory and ordering of food and paper supplies and maintains cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Cleans and organizes assigned areas and assists with dish room operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Reading/writing (10th grade)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ServeSafe

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. 40hpw; Day Shift; Rotating weekends and holidays

Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities

• Displays courtesy and professionalism at all times while providing timely, helpful service to all patients, visitors, physicians and associates.
• Checks food temperatures before and during meal service; monitors quality of product.
• Distributes and collects patient meal trays and nourishments.
• Assists dieticians by obtaining information (oral and written) relative to patient acceptance of meals and quality of food service.
• Performs daily inventory and ordering of food and paper supplies as well as maintaining cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Stock assigned areas according to procedures.
• Put stock away according to procedure.
• Prepares dishwasher for operation, unloads dishwasher after completion, returns dishes, trays, pots, small wares to proper areas.
• Cleans and close dish room according to procedure.
• Washes pots and pans according to set procedure.
• Sets up assigned area, such as tray set-up, hot food beverage, following written instructions, including stocking supplies.
• Places menu items on tray in proper portion sizes neatly.
• May prepare and deliver special or late trays according to direction.
• Returns supplies and food to proper location.
• Cleans and organizes assigned area.
• Clean trucks, carts, equipment and other areas as assigned.

It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.

Education / Experience Required

Must be able to read, write and communicate verbally at 10th grade level in order to follow work instructions. On the job training of approximately one month is provided.

Registration / Certification

ServeSafe® a plus

Physical / Environmental Requirements

This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $17.69 - $27.44 This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting your patients, we take care of you.