Food Service Assistant

189 Aurora Medical Center Bay Area, Inc.; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

189 Aurora Medical Center Bay Area, Inc. is hiring for a Food Service Associate in the AMBAY Area department. This PM position runs 11am–7:30pm, with every other weekend and three holidays per year, and a 36-hour work week.

You will assemble patient meals, deliver trays, operate the cafeteria area, and support catering events while following diet guidelines and safety procedures. No formal education is required, and prior food service experience is not necessary.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge in food service within hospital/hotel/restaurant environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office or similar.
• Ability to read and understand written and oral communications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver patient meals following diet guidelines and portions.
• Load and transport food carts and deliver trays to patient rooms.
• Operate cash register and assist with daily reports as needed.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness in kitchen and cafeteria.
• Assist with catering events and specials, including setup and presentation.

Skills

Food service knowledge

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

MS Office skills

Education

No Formal Education

Job description

Department: 11904 AMC BayArea - Food Management Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This is a PM position working 11am-7:30pm. Working every other weekend and three (3) holidays per year. Pay Range: $18.85 - $28.30

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.

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:

• 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 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.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward.

Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it.

Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials.

Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care