Food Service Associate

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare network where every moment matters! This role involves providing essential support in food service, ensuring patient satisfaction through meal preparation and sanitation. You'll be part of a dedicated team that values continuous improvement and career growth. With opportunities for development and a commitment to work/life balance, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. Embrace this moment to contribute to a thriving organization that prioritizes both employee well-being and exceptional patient care.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Program

Career Development Opportunities

Work/Life Balance

Community Education Programs

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Wears appropriate shoes and PPE in food service areas.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient trays and assists with food preparation.
• Operates kitchen equipment and maintains sanitation standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Procedures

Customer Service

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Turbo Chef

Panini Machine

Pizza Oven

Cash Register

Dish Machine

Job description

Location Detail: 47 Long Lots Rd Westport (10437)

Shift Detail: Works a combination of the following shifts: 6am-2:30pm or 10am-6:30 pm.Weekends and Holidays

Work whereevery momentmatters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital.

Job Summary

Provides routine support services such as preparing patient trays, assisting with food preparation, replenishing supplies, washing dishes, and operating equipment in the cafeteria such as the cash register, cash handling, and/or patient tray service areas.Maintains proper sanitation of food service areas and equipment and adheres to stringent food handling procedures.

·Performs assigned routine food service tasks in a specific area under close supervision to meet food service demands.

oPrepares patient trays

oAssists with food preparation

oReplenishes supplies

oWashes dishes and equipment

oServes food

oDelivers patient trays

·Operates kitchen and cafeteria equipment such as a turbo chef, panini machine, pizza oven, cash register and dish machine.

·Assists in the serving of hot and cold food and handles such food according to strict procedures and departmental codes to avoid contamination.

·Attends and participates in departmental meetings and in-services to promote continuous improvement for self and the department.

·Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

·Must be able to read, write and speak English

·Basic math skills

·Wears appropriate shoes and PPE (gloves) in all food service areas to avoid injury

·High School Diploma or GED preferred

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this isyour moment.