Food Service Associate-Full Time

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Raleigh Hospital, a campus of Duke University Health System, is seeking a Food Service Associate for full-time work with rotating weekends. Roles include assembling ingredients, following recipes, operating kitchen equipment, and ensuring safe food handling practices.

Level I requires one year of institutional food preparation experience; Level II requires two years and leadership/training responsibilities. Equal opportunity employer with emphasis on collaboration and service.

Qualifications

• Level I requires one year institutional food preparation experience.
• Level II requires two years institutional food preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble ingredients to prepare foods according to standard recipes; measure, weigh, portion and label according to guidelines.
• Set up and prepare supplies and equipment for daily food preparation (ovens, ranges, grills, fryers, broilers, steam units).
• Operate and monitor equipment; follow safety procedures; clean and sanitize equipment after use.
• Prepare food items according to instructions and safe handling practices; monitor temperatures and timing.
• Detect and report improperly prepared food or food that does not meet standards.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of work areas and notify supervisors of problems.
• Level II: perform Level I duties and prepare entrees, casseroles, and complex dishes requiring multiple steps.
• Read and interpret instructions for possible errors; refer inaccuracies to supervisor.
• Take corrective action for equipment issues; assist supervisor in training employees; lead when directed.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Instruction & training

Food safety practices

Recipe interpretation

Attention to detail

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Food Service Associate-Full Time and rotating weekends

Summary

• Level I Perform a variety of routine and intermediate tasks in the preparation of foodstuffs; interpret recipes, cook and assemble large quantities of food for hospital cafeterias and/or patient food service.
• Level II Perform a wide variety of intermediate and complex tasks in the preparation of foodstuffs; interpret recipes, cook and assemble large quantities of food for hospital cafeterias and/or patient food service; assume lead worker duties as directed.

Work Performed

• Level I -Assemble ingredients to prepare foods according to standard recipes; measure, weigh, portion and label according to established guidelines; read and interpret instructions.
• Set up and prepare supplies and equipment for daily food preparation to include ovens, ranges, grills, fryers, broilers and steam units.
• Operate and monitor proper functioning of equipment to include blenders, meat slicers, mixers and choppers; follow all safety procedures for using equipment and chemicals; clean and sanitize equipment after use.
• Prepare food items according to instructions and recognized safe food handling practices; monitor and observe food during the cooking process; regulate temperatures and/or timing of cooked foods.
• Detect and report improperly prepared food or food that does not meet standards.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of work areas and alert supervisors to problems and needs as they arise.
• Level II -Perform all of the duties and responsibilities of Level I
• Prepare entrees, casseroles, special dishes and complex food items requiring multiple steps and sequences during preparation.
• Read, interpret, and review instructions for possible errors relating to specified quantities, ingredients, proportions or mixtures; refer inaccuracies to supervisor.
• Take appropriate corrective action for improper functioning of equipment.
• Assist supervisor in training employees; provide instructions and guidance as needed; assumes lead responsibility for assigned work as directed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Level I - Ability to read and write English
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, to interpret recipes, to use fractions to modify proportions and to mix, measure and/or prepare ingredients.
• Ability to demonstrate safe food handling practices and to follow safety procedures for using equipment and chemicals.
• Level II - Same as Level I plus willingness to learn new skills (ie. computer)
• Ability to review recipes and instructions for possible errors relating to specified quantities, ingredients, proportions or mixtures.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Ability to provide instructions and train other employees

Level Characteristics

• Level II Involves more complex preparations of foodstuffs and more review for possible errors. Serves as lead worker and trainer of other employees as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

N/A

Experience

• Level I Work requires one year institutional food preparation experience.
• Level II Work requires two years institutional food preparation experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

N/A

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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