Food Service Associate, Cafeteria, Full Time. D/E

Yale NewHaven Health; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional service and care. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that patients receive their meals accurately and on time, while also providing food services to staff and visitors. Your ability to deliver outstanding customer service will be key in creating a welcoming environment. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to handle various food service tasks, making it ideal for those who thrive in dynamic settings. If you're passionate about helping others and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to patient meal orders and meal service.
• Provide food services to employees, volunteers, and visitors.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer Equipment

Spectralink Phones

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Kitchen: To perform duties related to patient meal orders and meal service, food production, inventory, storage, transportation and sanitation.
Cafeteria: Provides food services to employees, volunteers, and visitors while exhibiting exceptional customer service skills at all times.

Responsibilities

1. Kitchen
   • Must follow established guidelines for use, care, and charging of computer equipment, Spectralink phones, and copy/fax equipment.
2. Cafeteria
   • Receives payment (cash or credit) for foods and beverages purchased. Returns indicated change in a courteous manner.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
High School Diploma or GED preferred.

EXPERIENCE
Previous food service experience preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS
Must read, write and speak English.

PHYSICAL DEMAND
Daily physical activity requires the ability to stand and walk, bend and reach, up to 7 hours per day for a full-time employee and the entire shift for a part-time employee with the ability to lift, push and pull carts, pallets, food supplies, pots, pans, and disposable supplies. This can include up to 100 pounds for pushing supplies on a cart as well as other duties involving lifting, pushing or pulling carts, pallets, pots, pans, food supplies, and disposable supplies, with weights occasionally up to 50 pounds, frequently up to 30 pounds and/or continuously up to 10 pounds. Work environment involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises which require following basic safety precautions and working with cleaning chemicals requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 137084