Food Service Associate

UNC REX Healthcare; Kinston, Hartford (NC, CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive organization dedicated to enhancing community health. As a Food Service Associate, you will play a vital role in food preparation and service, ensuring a positive experience for patients and staff alike. This position offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment where your contributions make a real difference. With a focus on professionalism and respect, you will engage with various departments, enhancing the overall service experience. If you are passionate about food service and eager to be part of a caring team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred; no previous work experience required.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and communicate respectfully.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setup and serving of food; clean and sanitize workstations.
• Provide friendly and courteous service to patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Professionalism

Communication Skills

Basic Food-Handling Skills

Computer Skills

Positive Attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:
The Food Service Associate may work anywhere on property where food is prepared. This person will assist in setup and serving of food from counters and steamtables. Duties will include cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work stations.

Responsibilities:
Patients and families, associates, and other departments' personnel are served in providing our services. Perform duties and conduct interpersonal relationships in a manner designed to project a positive image of the department and hospital. Ensures that contacts with other healthcare team members are friendly, helpful, and courteous at all times.

Minimum Requirements:
• EDUCATION: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: No previous work experience required.
• LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION: None.
• OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to provide clear directions and respond to employees.
• Basic food-handling skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Generally in an indoor setting; however, may supervise outside activities and events.
• Varying schedule to include evenings, holidays, weekends, and extended hours as business dictates.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without corrective lenses.
• Significant walking or other means of mobility.
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours).
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Dietary Services

Work Type: Part Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No