Food Service Associate II

Bay Area Hospital; Fort Bridger (WY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital is seeking a Food Service Associate II to provide excellent cafeteria service, prepare grilled and fried foods per standardized recipes, and maintain clean, organized work areas. You will support catering requests, rotate stock using FIFO, and ensure safety and sanitation in daily operations.

Desired candidates have six months of food service experience, basic English literacy, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write legibly, and converse in English.
• Must be able to read recipes and follow procedures.
• Experience with safe food handling and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers in cafeteria and prepare espresso drinks.
• Deliver catering requests and rotate stock using FIFO.
• Prepare sandwiches and pizzas for customers.
• Follow safety and sanitation procedures and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Operate cafeteria equipment and assist with special events.

Skills

Portioning & garnishing

FIFO inventory control

Cash handling

Food prep: grilling & frying

Equipment operation

Teamwork and communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Oregon Food Handler or Food Manager Certification or ServSafe within 30 days

Oregon Driver’s license preferred

Job description

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

Compensation Grade:

UFCW

Compensation Grade Profile:

U030

Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Food Service Associate II

Job Description:

To 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