Food Service Associate I - Part Time

Bay Area Hospital; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital in Coos Bay, Oregon, is seeking a part-time Food Service Associate I to support tray line activities, sanitation, and restocking in the kitchen and cafeteria. The role requires assisting with patient meals, catering events, and ensuring proper food handling standards.

Hours per pay period are 40, with a varied shift. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and prior hospital or retail food service experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance.
• Ability to learn and apply sanitation, portioning, and tray-line operations.

Responsibilities

• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes, utensils, and pots & pans safely.
• Restock dishes, utensils, and pots and pans.
• Assist with patient tray line activities.
• Assist with cleanup of catering events.
• Prepare products according to recipes for retail and patient services.
• Deliver meals and supplies to units; verify patient IDs.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation

FIFO inventory

Punctual attendance

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Buffalo chopper

Knives

Measuring equipment

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Current Bay Area Hospital Employee:
If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, the future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description:
Food Service Associate I - Part Time

Time Type: Full time

Time Type: Full time

Hours per Pay Period: 40

Shift: Varied

Minimum: Depending on Experience

Maximum: Depending on Experience(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Department: Food and Nutrition

Job Description: Food Service Associate IAssists with tray line activities and cleans, sanitizes and restocks areas of the kitchen/cafeteria

EXPECTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Support the organization's mission, vision and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Bay Area Hospital Code of Conduct and Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists with tray line activities and cleans, sanitizes and restocks areas of the kitchen/cafeteria

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Continually washes, sanitizes, and stores all dishes, utensils, and pots & pans, in a safe manner
• Restocks dishes, utensils, and pots and pans in appropriate locations
• Assists with patient tray line activities
• Assist with cleanup of catering events
• Cleans appropriate equipment
• Prepares products according to standardized recipes for retail, patient care services, catering, and special functions
• Follows time schedules for production and recipe cards
• Works tray line
• Fills & delivers supplies to units
• Rotates & stocks needed areas by using the First in First out (FIFO) method
• Deliver meal tray to patient bedside; verifies patient ID
• Documents all needed information per department procedures
• Assists in maintaining the appearance, safety and hygiene of the department
• Utilizes correct portion control
• Documents eyewash station operation
• Documents appropriate temperatures and sanitizer strengths
• Performs other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills needed to follow all procedures for safe food handling & sanitation
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Proficient in the operation of a buffalo chopper, knives, mixers, blenders, measuring equipment, robot coupe, slicers, scales, induction warmer system, coffee makers, thermometers, can opener, portion control device, computer, telephone, and calculator
• Knowledge of formula cards & their use
• Proficient in portioning and garnishing
• Knowledge of FIFO method of inventory control
• Demonstrated ability to learn proper sanitation techniques, portion control, and tray line operation
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills needed to follow all procedures for safe food handling & sanitation
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Ability to learn, retain and implement proper sanitation techniques, portion control, and tray line operation
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES

• Must hold (or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire) an Oregon Food Handler, Food Manager certification or ServSafe certification
• Able to read, write legibly, and converse in the English language
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Oregon state driver’s license preferred

EXPERIENCE

One (1) year experience in hospital based food service or restaurant preferred

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: UFCW

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand, walk, stoop, reach, push, pull, and bend frequently
• Work may be done in uncomfortably high temperature and humidity, sometimes on wet surfaces
• Ability to communicate effectively
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds.

COMPENSATION GRADE: UFCW

COMPENSATION GRADE PROFILE: U024

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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