FOOD SERVICE

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc.; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. in Plymouth, MA is seeking a Per Diem Food Service Associate to support patient meals and nourishment delivery. You will display courtesy, operate the dish room, and assist dietitians with information on meal acceptance.

The role involves checking temperatures, stocking supplies, cleaning the dish area, and preparing special trays as needed. On-the-job training is provided; pay ranges from $17.69 to $27.44 per hour under a collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and communicate verbally at 10th grade level.
• 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.
• 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 related to patient acceptance of meals and quality of food service.
• Performs daily inventory and ordering of food and paper supplies; maintains cleanliness of assigned areas.
• Stock assigned areas according to procedures and places stock away as directed.
• Prepares dishwasher for operation and unloads; returns dishes and wares to proper areas.
• Cleans and closes the dish room according to procedure.
• Sets up tray service areas and portion sizes; may deliver special or late trays.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Food handling

Education

Reading and writing at 10th grade level

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.

Per Diem, Based on department needs

Job Description

• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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 our patients, we take care of you.