Food Service Assoc

Rochester Regional Health; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Rochester, NY is seeking a part-time Food Service Associate to support the Food and Nutrition Services team at Rochester General Hospital. You will help prepare and serve meals to patients, residents and customers, following diet specifications and food safety practices.

Daily duties include assembling meals, delivering carts, stocking supplies, maintaining clean work areas, and operating food service equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation preferred.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Able to understand the English language highly preferred.
• Able to prioritize and follow verbal and written instructions highly preferred.
• Customer service driven highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Assemble patient, resident and customer meals or nourishments according to menu and diet specifications.
• Perform duties in the dish room or designated cleaning area.
• Deliver food carts to units and maintain excellent customer relations.
• Accurately deliver and fill supplies to units as required.
• Maintain organization of coolers, freezers and dry storage for inventory control.
• Keep work areas safe, sanitary and orderly and use equipment properly.
• Replenish work stations and supplies for next meal or shift.
• Operate food service equipment safely and use PPE as required.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training.
• Maintain a professional image of Food and Nutrition Services through hygiene and uniform.
• Perform other department duties as assigned; cash handling and register use may be required.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

English language

Job description

Job Title: Food Service Associate Department: Food and Nutrition Services Location: Rochester General Hospital Address: 1425 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621 Hours Per Week: Part Time Schedule: Weekday shifts 4p-7:45p Every other Weekends

Position Summary

Responsible to perform necessary food service duties related to preparation and service of food to patients, residents and customers of RRH facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembly of all patient, resident and customer meals or nourishments according to menu and diet specifications while utilizing proper food handling practices in a timely and organized manner.
• Perform all required duties in the facilities dish room or designated cleaning area.
• Responsible for the delivery of food carts, to and from the units while maintaining excellent customer relations.
• Responsible for accurate delivery and filling of supplies to units as required.
• Assist with maintaining organization of the coolers, freezers, and dry storage to facilitate inventory control.
• Maintain work areas in a safe, sanitary and orderly manner, demonstrating proper equipment use and sanitation techniques.
• Replenish work stations and supplies for the next meal or shift.
• Responsible for safe operation of food service equipment and utilizing personal protective equipment according to manufacturer labels and SDS information.
• Responsible for attending and retaining all staff meetings and in-service training.
• Maintain a positive representation of Food and Nutrition Services through professionalism, hygiene and uniform.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the department.
• Cash handling and register use may be required.

Desired Attributes

Knowledge of food safety and sanitation preferred. Previous food service experience preferred. Able to understand the English language highly preferred. Able to prioritize and follow verbal and written instructions highly preferred. Customer service driven highly desired.

Minimum Qualifications

NA Required Licensure/Certification Skills: NA

Rochester Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - These roles require a combination of movement and stationary work, including frequent standing, walking, and moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs.). Tasks may involve repetitive reaching, bending, pushing, or pulling, along with maintaining awareness in high-traffic or operational areas. Visual focus and spatial awareness are critical in facilities, logistics, or support settings. Emotional demands include managing interruptions, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Environmental exposures may include equipment noise, shared workspaces, and occasional proximity to hazardous areas. Physical capability screening may be required. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$16.00 - $18.36 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621 The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.