Food Service Associate - Per Diem - Unity Hospital

Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health System, Unity Hospital, is seeking a Food Service Associate in the Food and Nutrition Services department. The role supports preparation and service of meals to patients, residents, and customers per diet specifications, with a 4pm–7:45pm schedule and per diem/as-needed hours including every other weekend.

The position involves dish room duties, safe food handling, cart delivery, stocking, and attendance at meetings.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble patient, resident and customer meals or nourishments per menu and diet specs with proper food handling.
• Perform duties in the dish room or designated cleaning area.
• Deliver food carts to units and maintain customer relations.
• Fill and deliver supplies to units; assist with inventory control.
• Maintain safe, sanitary, and orderly work areas; use PPE and proper sanitation techniques.
• Replenish work stations and supplies for next meal or shift.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training.
• May require cash handling and register use.

Skills

English literacy

Job description

Job Title: Food Service Associate

Department: Food and Nutrition Services

Location: Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week: Per Diem / As Needed

Schedule: 4pm to 7:45pm with scheduling to include every other Weekend

SUMMARY:

Responsible to perform necessary food service duties related to preparation and service of food to patients, residents and customers of RRH facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• - Assembly of all patient, resident and customer meals or nourishments according to menu and diet specifications while utilizing proper food handling practices in a timely and organized manner.
• - Perform all required duties in the facilities dish room or designated cleaning area.
• - Responsible for the delivery of food carts, to and from the units while maintaining excellent customer relations.
• - Responsible for accurate delivery and filling of supplies to units as required.
• - Assist with maintaining organization of the coolers, freezers, and dry storage to facilitate inventory control.
• - Maintain work areas in a safe, sanitary and orderly manner, demonstrating proper equipment use and sanitation techniques.
• - Replenish work stations and supplies for the next meal or shift.
• - Responsible for safe operation of food service equipment and utilizing personal protective equipment according to manufacturer labels and SDS information.
• - Responsible for attending and retaining all staff meetings and in-service training.
• - Maintain a positive representation of Food and Nutrition Services through professionalism, hygiene and uniform.
• - Perform other duties as assigned within the department.
• - Cash handling and register use may be required.
• - For ElderOne: Valid American National Standards Institute accredited Food Safety Certification (i.e. ServSafe, NRFSP) obtained within 3 months of hire.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• - Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• - Knowledge of food safety and sanitation preferred.
• - Previous food service experience preferred.

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate - These roles require a combination of movement and stationary work, including frequent standing, walking, and moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs.). Tasks may involve repetitive reaching, bending, pushing, or pulling, along with maintaining awareness in high-traffic or operational areas. Visual focus and spatial awareness are critical in facilities, logistics, or support settings. Emotional demands include managing interruptions, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Environmental exposures may involve equipment noise, shared workspaces, and occasional proximity to hazardous areas. Physical capability screening may be required.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$16.00 - $18.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14626

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Afffirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.