Food Service Associate - St Joseph Warren Hospital

Mercy Health; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Food Service Associate to join their team. This role involves assembling and serving meals to patients while ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and a willingness to learn, as on-the-job training is provided. Join a team that values hard work and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, along with educational assistance. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career in the food service industry within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Employer contributions to retirement savings

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Ability to engage with staff and patients professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and serve meals according to diet orders and menus.
• Perform sanitation for assigned work area following health guidelines.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Basic Math Skills

Written and Oral Communication

Education

High School Degree or GED

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Food Service Associate - St Joseph Warren Hospital

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Job Summary:

The Food Service Associate is responsible for tasks related to patient meal service, including the timely assembly, final preparation, and delivery of nutritionally appropriate and attractive meals. The Food Service Associate also practices appropriate food handling techniques and safety procedures while demonstrating excellent customer service skills on a consistent basis.

Essential Functions:

• Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus, and patient/guest specific requirements
• Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with patients and guests
• Restocks areas as needed to meet department demands
• Performs sanitation for assigned work area in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines
• Ensures cooking and serving equipment is prewashed, washed, and sanitized per department procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• High School Degree or GED preferred

Experience:

• No experience required; On-the-job training will be provided
• Previous Food Industry or Customer Service experience preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Able to write and understand written and oral communications
• Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
• Basic math skills

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department: Food and Nutrition - St. Joseph

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].