FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Bermuda Run (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist at 11903 Davie Medical Center – Food and Nutrition is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant. The role requires assembling patient meals, delivering trays, and supporting the cafeteria, with attention to safety and sanitation.

Shifts are 24 hours per week with a variable schedule including 1st, 2nd and weekend shifts, and rotating holidays. No formal education is required, and there is potential for growth within Advocate Health.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge in hospital food service.
• Ability to read and understand written and oral communications.
• Good communication and customer service skills to interact with internal and external customers.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office or similar products.

Responsibilities

• Assembles patient and mobile meal trays per diet guidelines.
• Delivers patient trays to rooms following procedures.
• Operates cashier and handles cash for daily reports when needed.
• Cleans kitchen and cafeteria following sanitation procedures.
• Assists with catering events and daily specials.
• Prepares snacks and beverages per recipes and portions.
• Delivers and stocks supplies to nursing units and lounges.
• Monitors food temperatures to prevent foodborne illness.

Skills

Food service basics

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

No formal education

Job description

Department

11903 Davie Medical Center - Food and Nutrition

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

24

Schedule Details / Additional Information

Variable schedule including 1st, 2nd and weekend shifts, including rotating holidays.

Pay Range

$18.50 - $27.75

Major Responsibilities

• Assembles patient and mobile meal trays/meals in accordance with approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to productivity standards.
• Loads and transports food carts. Delivers patient meal trays to patient rooms in accordance with established procedures.
• May provide initial service to visitors in the cafeteria by serving food and maintaining the cleanliness of the cafeteria. Responsible for operating cash register, handling cash and completing daily reports and cash register balance sheets as needed.
• Performs cleaning duties using established sanitation procedures in the kitchen and cafeteria. Washes pots, pans, and dishes according to established procedures.
• Assists with preparation, delivery, setup, cleanup and presentation of catered and specialized events. Assists with "special days/promotions", including decorating. Displays daily specials for presentation to customers. Coordinates the food preparation and presentation of all major catering.
• Prepares snacks, beverages, sandwiches and other patient food items in accordance with standardized recipes and approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to productivity standards.
• Prepares, arranges, serves and replenishes supplies of food, beverages and condiments in retail areas and kitchen. Prepares entrees, grill and deli sandwiches, and salads with an emphasis on food garnishing and presentation. Replenishes food service areas to include supply of dishes, utensils, glassware, napkins and trays.
• Delivers and stocks all nursing units, doctors' lounges, same day surgery and emergency rooms, following established procedures while adhering to productivity standards.
• Monitors food temperatures and utilizes established procedures to ensure safe food handling techniques and prevent foodborne illness.

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• None Required.

Education Required

• No Formal Education.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Basic knowledge in food service from within a hospital, hotel, restaurant or a related environment.
• Ability to read and understand written and oral communications.
• Good communication and customer service skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office or similar products. Ability to use e-mail and internet.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Operates equipment (i.e. dish-machine, tray line, garbage disposal, etc.) necessary to perform the job. Demonstrating ability to safely and effectively, utilize necessary power equipment.
• Stands walks and reaches above shoulders the majority of the workday as well as squats, bends, twists, kneels and climbs throughout shift.
• Must be able:
• lift up to 40 lbs. from floor to a maximum 5 ft.
• lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able:
• push/pull with 20 lbs. of force.
• Working atmosphere also contains fumes, odors, and dust/dirt. floor, spices, etc. (Fumes are trucks, dust/dirt from storeroom or cleaning agents).
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical and chemical hazards. Protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• May be required to enter patient isolation rooms wearing appropriate coverings during meal service tray delivery and pick up.
• Will be exposed to sharp knives, other sharp cooking utensils, heat from ovens and other hazards in a kitchen environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based upon factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based upon performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.; please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview).

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Responsible for preparing, arranging, garnishing, and serving quality food in a timely manner to patients, staff, and visitors. Delivers patient trays, nourishment feedings, and specialty meals to patient rooms and delivers stock to units. Performs other sanitation functions including maintaining refrigeration spaces and dish room duties as directed.