Food Service Aide - Per-diem

Select Medical; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Gainesville, FL, affiliated with Select Medical, is seeking a Food Service Aide - Per Diem to support inpatient dining operations and assist with dietary needs. The role involves preparing meals, operating kitchen equipment, and ensuring safe food handling.

The Per Diem schedule offers $18.00 per hour with orientation and opportunities for advancement. Healthcare-focused teamwork, compassionate patient care, and adherence to HACCP standards are valued in this

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Food Handlers Card.
• Preferred: Sanitation/Safe Food Handling certification.
• Healthcare/restaurant experience preferred.
• Commitment to customer service.
• Willingness to perform routine tasks and work with culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food in a timely and efficient manner.
• Operate equipment and perform related duties safely.
• Follow all procedures scheduled during the shift without compromising quality.
• Maintain compliance with sanitation, infection control, risk management guidelines and HACCP.
• Complete cleaning duties, pull trash, sweep, and mop.
• Assist patients with menu selections and accommodate dietary needs.
• Update diet changes in the patient diet management system and manage related reports.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Job description

Overview

Hospital Name: UF Health Rehabilitation HospitalAffiliation with Select Medical

Position: Food Service Aide - Per DiemLocation: Gainesville, FLSchedule: Per DiemCompensation: $18.00/hr.

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us:

• Start Strong:Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters:Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food in a timely and efficient manner
• Operate equipment and perform related duties in a safe manner
• Complete all procedures scheduled during the shift without compromising the quality of work
• Maintain compliance to regulatory requirements for safe food handling, by following sanitation, infection control, risk management guidelines and HACCP plan.
• Completes cleaning duties, pulling trash, sweeping, mopping
• Assist patients in completing menu selections, offering alternative menu in accordance with food allergies, food sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
• Update and validate diet changes in the patient diet management system, prints and distributes reports, tallies, menus and meal tickets.
• Stock nourishment rooms and assist with kitchen stocking
• Perform cafeteria duties as assigned including serving, grilling, stocking, cleaning and cash handling.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Food Handlers Card

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling
• Healthcare/restaurant experience
• Commitment to customer service
• Willingness to perform routine tasks and effectively work alongside the culinary team and leaders

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans