Food Service Associate - Per Diem

Yale NewHaven Health; Greenwich (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health is seeking a dedicated food service worker in Greenwich, Connecticut. The position involves performing duties related to patient meal orders and providing quality cafeteria services to employees and visitors. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and some prior food service experience.

Physical ability to stand for long periods and handle lifting is essential. Join a team committed to integrity, patient-centered care, and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Must possess previous food service experience.
• Ability to manage physical demands of the job.
• Experience handling cash or credit transactions.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to patient meal orders and meal service.
• Provide food services at the cafeteria with excellent customer service.
• Follow established guidelines for equipment use and care.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Kitchen: To perform duties related to patient meal orders and meal service, food production, inventory, storage, transportation and sanitation. Cafeteria: Provides food services to employees, volunteers, and visitors while exhibiting exceptional customer service skills at all times.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Kitchen
  • Must follow established guidelines for use, care, and charging of computer equipment, Spectralink phones, and copy/fax equipment.
• Cafeteria
  • Receives payment (cash or credit) for foods and beverages purchased. Returns indicated change in a courteous manner.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

Previous food service experience preferred.

Special Skills

Must read, write and speak English.

Physical Demand

Daily physical activity requires the ability to stand and walk, bend and reach, up to 7 hours per day for a full-time employee and the entire shift for a part-time employee and the ability to lift, push and pull carts, pallets, food supplies, pots, pans, and disposable supplies. This can include up to 100 pounds for pushing supplies on a cart as well as other duties involving lifting, pushing or pulling carts, pallets, pots, pans, food supplies, and disposable supplies, with weights occasionally up to 50 pounds, frequently up to 30 pounds and/or continuously up to 10 pounds. Work environment involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises which require following basic safety precautions and working with cleaning chemicals requiring personal protective equipment (PPE) provided.

YNHHS Requisition ID 182892