Food Service Associate VI - FT

Bay Area Hospital; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Area Hospital is seeking a Food Service Associate VI to interact with patients and care staff, ensuring high-quality food service for inpatients and guests. The role involves managing diet orders, assisting on the tray line, and collecting patient meal preferences while adhering to safety and sanitation standards.

The position requires English proficiency, willingness to obtain required food safety certifications within 30 days, and the ability to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write legibly, and converse in English
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must obtain Oregon Food Handler or Food Manager Certification within 30 days of hire
• Oregon Driver's license preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate diet orders and enters changes in the computer
• Communicates diet orders and food production to staff
• Works tray line for patient meals
• Interacts with patients to collect menu choices and preferences
• Calculates and applies special diets
• Enters diet orders/food items into the computer and provides diet instruction materials

Skills

Communication

Food handling

English literacy

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Oregon Food Handler or Food Manager Certification

ServSafe Certification

Tools

Palm Pilot

Computer

Phone

Printer

Fax machine

Job description

Food Service Associate VI - FT# Careers## Food Service Associate VI - FTApply: Bay Area Hospital: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R6842**Time Type:**Full time**Hours per Pay Period:**80**Shift:**Varied 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 Services**Current Bay Area Hospital Employee:** If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, please apply through the Workday internal career site.The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.**Job Description:**Food Service Associate VITo interact with patients and patient care staff to deliver high quality food & service for patients and guests at Bay Area Hospital.**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 interact with patients and patient care staff to deliver high quality food & service for patients and guests at Bay Area Hospital.**PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Maintains accurate diet orders, changes, and computer entry, within departmental guidelines* Communicates effectively in written and/or verbal form with staff regarding diet orders and food production* Works tray line* Interacts with patients on individual basis to collect menu choices and obtain patient food preferences* Calculates special diet* Enters diet orders/food items into the computer* Gives diet instruction material and information as authorized by registered dietitian* Completes monthly inpatient meal surveys* Assist with scheduling dietitian outpatient appointments as needed* Follows procedures for safe food handling and sanitation* Participates in hospital committees and/or task forces* Performs other duties as assigned**SKILLS AND ABILITIES*** Proficiently operates Palm Pilot, calculator, computer, telephone, printer, copy machine, and fax machine* Understands different types and degrees of diet therapy* Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location**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 Drivers license preferred**EXPERIENCE*** Dietary Management Class certification or one (1) year experience working with diet therapy.* Computer / keyboard/typing experience* Previous participation in nutrition classes/education**GENERAL INFORMATION**Union Affiliation: UFCWThe 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, bend, squat, reach and stretch frequently* May be required to lift up to 75 lbs.* Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids* Needs the ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on the telephone* Requires significant use of computer, phone and general office equipment**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 interact with patients and patient care staff to deliver high quality food & service for patients and guests at Bay Area Hospital.**PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*** Maintains accurate diet orders, changes, and computer entry, within departmental guidelines* Communicates effectively in written and/or verbal form with staff regarding diet orders and food production* Works tray line* Interacts with patients on individual basis to collect menu choices and obtain patient food preferences* Calculates special diet* Enters diet orders/food items into the computer* Gives diet instruction material and information as authorized by registered dietitian* Completes monthly inpatient meal surveys* Assist with scheduling dietitian outpatient appointments as needed* Follows procedures for safe food handling and sanitation* Participates in hospital committees and/or task forces* Performs other duties as assigned**SKILLS AND ABILITIES*** Proficiently operates Palm Pilot, calculator, computer, telephone, printer, copy machine, and fax machine* Understands different types and degrees of diet therapy* Maintains regular, consistent and punctual attendance at the assigned job location**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 Drivers license preferred**EXPERIENCE*** Dietary Management Class certification or one (1) year experience working with diet therapy.* Computer / keyboard/typing experience* Previous participation in nutrition classes/education**GENERAL INFORMATION**Union Affiliation: UFCWThe 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, bend, squat, reach and stretch frequently* May be required to lift up to 75 lbs.* Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids* Needs the ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on the telephone* Requires significant use of computer, phone and general office equipment**Compensation Grade:**UFCW**Compensation Grade Profile:**U046Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.