Food Service Aide

Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Akron General is seeking a Food Service Aide to support patient meals and culinary operations. You will handle food prep, portioning, and serving, working with kitchen staff to ensure timely, accurate meals for patients and staff.

The role involves operating kitchen equipment, following recipes, and maintaining high sanitation standards in a fast-paced hospital environment. Flexible schedule includes day and evening shifts, with potential full-time or part-time options.

Qualifications

• Ability to measure, weigh and perform basic math during food preparation.
• Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal directions.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dish up, portion out, assemble, weigh and serve food items according to the production sheet.
• Prepare quality food items in accordance with recipes and menus.
• Operate kitchen equipment needed for food prep and cooking.
• Prepare food on the grill, in ovens or with induction stoves.
• Assist the cook and assemble patient trays for meals.
• Follow sanitation procedures and keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Measurement & math

Reading & writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Food Service Aide

Location

Akron

Facility

Akron General Medical Center

Job Code

AK9900

Shift

Day/Evening Rotation

Schedule

6:00am-2:30pm/11:00am-7:30pm

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.

When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, and Akron General understands that part of staying well is keeping up with nutritional needs. As a Food Service Aide, you will be responsible for proper food handling, portioning, serving, preparing and cooking food. This is a great hands‑on experience that will allow you to provide for and care for our patients in a way other than nursing.

A caregiver in this position works 1st or 2nd shift, including every other weekend and holiday. Full‑time roles working 40 hours per week are available, as well as part‑time.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Accurately dish up, portion out, assemble, weigh, measure and serve food items according to the production sheet, menu, setup diagrams or other communications.
• Prepare quality food items in accordance with production sheets, recipes and menus.
• Operate kitchen equipment necessary to perform tasks, such as food processing and preparation equipment.
• Prepare food on the grill, in ovens or using induction stoves.
• Prepare cold food items and prepare vegetables.
• Assist the cook.
• Assemble, transport, pick up and disassemble patient trays.
• Assist in preparing, serving, setting up and cleaning up special dinners and luncheons for meetings.
• Follow proper sanitation procedures and maintain and leave a clean, sanitized and organized work area.
• Practice proper food handling techniques and the “clean as you go” policy.
• Disassemble patient trays according to dish room and infection control procedures.
• Load and unload the dish machine.
• Report any failures or malfunctioning equipment or utilities to a supervisor immediately.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Ability to measure/weigh, add/subtract and multiply/divide during food preparation
• Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal directions

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience in food service or the ability to perform food service general duties

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in hot kitchen around hot equipment and a variety of other potential hazards ranging from spills on floors to sharp cutting equipment (knives, slicer). Ability to withstand changes in work environment temperatures (hot kitchen to cooler).
• An insensitivity to allergic reactions to required sanitation chemicals, gloves, food and supplies used and essential to the job.
• Ability to work in wet environment with hands frequently exposed to water.
• Must have physical qualifications to walk, stand for extended periods of time, as well as entering walk‑in coolers and freezers to obtain needed products, with assistance when necessary.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility.

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