Food Service Associate II

Bay Area Hospital; Coos Bay (OR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital is seeking a Food Service Associate II to provide outstanding cafeteria service and prepare grilled and fried items following standardized recipes. The role supports meal service, catering requests, and utilizes a range of kitchen equipment in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ideal candidate will have basic English literacy, a high school diploma, and be able to obtain an Oregon Food Handler/ServSafe certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in food services.
• Experience frying and grilling foods preferred.
• Must obtain Oregon Food Handler/ServSafe within 30 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Oregon Driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in cafeteria and make espresso drinks.
• Deliver catering requests.
• Rotate and stock areas using FIFO.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, sanitary work area.
• Prepare sandwiches and pizzas for customers.
• Follow safe food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Document needed information per procedures.
• Operate grill, fryer, broiler and related equipment.
• Assist in committees or task forces as needed.

Skills

Portioning & Garnishing

FIFO inventory

Attendance

Equipment operation

Cash handling

Education

English literacy

High school diploma

Driver's license

ServSafe/food handler cert

Tools

Espresso machine

Grill & fryer equipment

Job description

Job Description: Food Service Associate II

Time Type: Full time

Hours per Pay Period: 80

Shift: Day Shift 8-80

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

Food Service Associate IITo provide outstanding customer service for cafeteria operations and prepares grilled and fried foods, following standardized recipes.

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

To provide outstanding customer service for cafeteria operations and prepares grilled and fried foods, following standardized recipes.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves customers in cafeteria & makes espresso drinks
• Delivers catering requests
• Rotates & stocks needed areas by using the First in First out (FIFO) method
• Keeps work area organized, stocked, clean and sanitary
• Prepares sandwiches and pizzas for customers
• Follows procedures for safe food handling and sanitation
• Documents all needed information per department procedures
• Uses grill and fryer to prepare foods for cafeteria customers as ordered
• Cleans grill, fryer and broiler used in preparation of foods
• Follows time schedules for production
• Serves customers correct portion sizes established on production sheets
• Keeps work area organized, stocked, clean and sanitized
• Follows procedures for safe food handling and sanitation
• Documents all needed information per department procedures
• Participates in hospital committees and/or task forces
• Operates Food & Nutrition Services equipment competently
• Performs other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficient in portioning, and garnishing
• Knowledge of First in First out (FIFO) method of inventory control
• Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location
• Proficiently operates knives, scales, thermometers, portion control device, coffee makers, yogurt machine, broiler, steam table, pizza oven, grill, deep fryer, french fry warmer, pizza display case, cash register, computer, telephone, calculator
• Understands cash handling process and use of cash register

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES (

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

EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) months experience in food services
• Previous experience frying and grilling foods 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
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must wear protective clothing as required
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Work may be done in uncomfortably high temperature and humidity, sometimes on wet surfaces

Compensation Grade: UFCW

Compensation Grade Profile: U030

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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