Food Service Associate- Full-Time

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mental health support

Paid time off

403B

Education assistance

Pet insurance

Accident insurance

Hospital indemnity

Free onsite parking

Referral rewards

Job summary

Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia area seeks a Food Service Associate to perform host duties in the hospital's Dietary Department on rotating shifts, including every other weekend. You will process diet orders, assist in tray assembly, stock, and food preparation while maintaining HACCP standards and kitchen safety.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate communication with dietitians and supervisors, and a strong commitment to infection-control guidelines within Trinity Health's Nazareth

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalency is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes diet orders and diet changes for assigned patients.
• Assists in floor stock maintenance for assigned units.
• Participates in tray assembly, delivery and retrieval, breaks down after meal service and cleans the kitchen as well as patient trays.
• Participates in cold food production.
• Efficiently and pleasantly visits patient rooms to obtain verbal menu.
• Effectively communicates with dietician, shift leader or manager any patient comments or concerns or problems. Assists in food preparation, assembles prepared food for service, prepares salads, desserts, nourishments; prepares and stores all food according to HACCP standards.
• Maintains HACCP Infection Control guidelines.
• Demonstrates equipment safety: i.e., meat slicer, coffee urn, can opener, dishwasher

Education

HS diploma or equivalency (preferred)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: Job Title: Food Service Associate Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Rotating Shift - ( Will be scheduled to work as needed, with every other weekend commitment )

Position Purpose:

The Food Service Associate performs the duties of the host position, involving a variety of routine kitchen duties for the hospital's Dietary Department.

As a "Food Service Associate" you will:

• Processes diet orders and diet changes for assigned patients.
• Assists in floor stock maintenance for assigned units.
• Participates in tray assembly, delivery and retrieval, breaks down after meal service and cleans the kitchen as well as patient trays.
• Participates in cold food production.
• Efficiently and pleasantly visits patient rooms to obtain verbal menu.
• Effectively communicates with dietician, shift leader or manager any patient comments or concerns or problems. Assists in food preparation assembles prepared food for service, prepares salads, desserts, nourishments; prepares and stores all food according to HACCP standards.
• Maintains HACCP Infection Control guidelines.
• Demonstrates equipment safety: i.e., meat slicer, coffee urn, can opener, dishwasher

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS diploma or equivalency (preferred)

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

Nazareth Hospital serves Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding region. With over 160 inpatient beds and many outpatient services, Nazareth Hospital has a broad range of specialties to meet patients' health care needs. Nazareth Hospital offers outstanding diagnostic, medical, surgical and therapeutic care with state-of-the-art technology. With the dedication of 1,200 employees and 350+ physicians and specialists, Nazareth Hospital treats patients and their families with respect and compassion while providing health care services in response to the changing needs of our community.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.