Food Service Associate

Parkland Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas is looking for a responsible employee to produce and serve meals in various environments including retail and patient services. The role requires effective communication with staff and following food safety regulations.

This position does not require formal education but requires a food handler certificate to be obtained within 60 days of placement. Skills in basic computer operations are also essential.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• Must obtain food handler certificate within 60 days.
• Effective communication and basic computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Produce and serve meals in retail and patient services.
• Address food and nutrition issues.
• Communicate with unit staff on food service needs.
• Collect soiled trays and transport for cleaning.
• Meet quality assurance and infection prevention standards.

Skills

Ability to read and write

Knowledge of food service

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Certificate of completion of food handler training

Job description

Location

Main Hospital Bldg - 1st Flr

Primary Purpose

Responsible for producing and serving meals in retail, patient services, sanitation area or production environment in the Nutrition Services Department.

Minimum Specifications

Education

• None

Experience

• None

Equivalent Education and/or Experience

• None

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have a certificate of completion of a food handler training course accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and/or the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or must obtain one within sixty (60) days of placement in the role.

Required Tests for Placement

• None

Skills Or Special Abilities

• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food service and related job duties and be able to follow proper sanitation procedures within three months of employment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers.
• Must be able to operate a PC and perform basic computer entries within three months.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for producing and serving meals in retail or patient service area or production environment.
• Communicates and addresses food and nutrition issues in the assigned area.
• Communicates and interacts with unit staff regarding unit food service needs.
• Collects soiled trays/dishes and transports to the kitchen for cleaning.
• Responsible for quality service reflected in patient, retail, sanitation and food production satisfaction survey results.
• Responsible for meeting quality assurance and infection prevention standards.
• Ensures self education by attending mandated in-service educational sessions and reading or studying materials that are applicable to Nutrition Services. Integrates this knowledge as appropriate into the job.

Requisition ID

988611