Food Service Assistant

Carolinas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center is hiring for a part-time Food Service Associate in the Food and Nutrition department. The role involves assembling patient meal trays, delivering trays to patient rooms, and supporting cafeteria operations while ensuring adherence to diet guidelines and sanitation standards.

The position requires evening shifts with potential early mornings, approximately 28 hours per week, and a pay range of $18.85–$28.30 per hour. No formal education required, experience not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge in hospital food service or related environment.
• 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

• Assemble patient and mobile meal trays in accordance with diet guidelines and productivity standards.
• Load and transport food carts; deliver trays to patient rooms following procedures.
• Operate cash register and handle cash, if needed, and complete daily reports.
• Perform cleaning using sanitation procedures in kitchen and cafeteria.
• Assist with catering events and special promotions, including setup and decoration.
• Prepare snacks, beverages, sandwiches and other patient foods following recipes and portion guidelines.
• Stock and replenish supplies in retail and kitchen areas; manage presentation of meals.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Reading & comprehension

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department

11903 Aurora Lakeland Medical Center - Food and Nutrition

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

28

Schedule Details/Additional Information

The shifts will be primarily evenings from 10:30am to 19:00 but may require a 06:00am to 14:30 for 28 hours a week with alternating holidays and weekends

Pay Range

$18.85 - $28.30

Part-Time

Part-Time

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 to: 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 to: 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.

Our Commitment to You

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• Compensation
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on 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 on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoptio