Food Service Associate | Per Diem | Unity Hospital

Rochester Regional Health; United States; Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 25.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Food Service Associate for Unity Hospital. The role involves preparing and serving meals to patients, residents and customers, delivering carts, and maintaining sanitary kitchen areas.

Responsibilities include assembling meals per diet specifications, operating in the dish room, stocking units, and ensuring safety with proper PPE. The position requires English communication and may involve cash handling and occasional shifts.

Qualifikationen

• Able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation preferred.
• Previous food service experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assemble patient, resident and customer meals or nourishments according to menu and diet specifications with proper food handling.
• Perform duties in dish room or designated cleaning area.
• Deliver food carts to units and maintain customer relations.
• Fill and deliver supplies to units accurately.
• Organize coolers, freezers and dry storage to support inventory control.
• Maintain safe, sanitary and orderly work areas and proper equipment usage.
• Replenish work stations and supplies for next meal or shift.
• Operate food service equipment safely and use PPE per labels/SDS.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Represent Food and Nutrition Services professionally through hygiene and uniform.
• Perform other department duties; cash handling may be required.

Kenntnisse

English communication

Food service experience

Food safety knowledge

Ausbildung

ServSafe/NRFSP certification (optional)

Jobbeschreibung

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

Education:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

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 include 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 / Aff... 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.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials.

It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.