Food Service Worker, 10:30 am to 7pm; weekends

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a patient-focused Food Service associate in Gloucester, MA. You will assemble and serve meals for patients, the cafeteria, and catering events, following established recipes and safety standards.

The role emphasizes accuracy, sanitation, and teamwork as you support meal tray placement, document logs, and respond to patient requests. Fluent English is required, with a base hourly wage listed between $17.00 and $22.88.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Fluent in English (read, write, and speak).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food for patients, cafeteria, and catering.
• Follow recipes, safety, HACCP, and sanitation standards.
• Assist with meal tray placement and patient requests.
• Maintain inventory and logs as directed.

Skills

Fluent in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Responsible for assembly and service of all food for patients, cafeteria and catering services. Adheres to preparation standards, recipes, procedures and plans. Completes food inventory as directed. Completes all food safety, customer service and other job-related training to meet standards. Adheres to federal, state, and local food codes at all times. Cleans and sanitizes service items, food preparation equipment, work areas, and food and supplies to hospital departments and patient care areas. Adheres to cash handling policies and procedures. Assist patients with placement of meal trays and assists patient with meal -related requests. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Food Preparation: Follows all established and regulatory standards for the preparation, service, and storage of food.
• Standardized recipes are utilized for all food preparation, with all modifications approved by Executive Chef or a manager.
• Food production system procedures are followed for all food preparation, service, and storage.
• HACCP procedures and documentation (logs) are followed at all times.
• Work areas are cleaned and sanitized as established by department standards.
• Is able to work independently without direct supervision.
• Stores all leftover food effectively, maintaining appropriate documentation and logs.
• Maintains patient and customer satisfaction with food.
• Maintains food presentation and quality standards for patient, cafeteria, and catering food services.
• Follows correct operating and cleaning procedures for food production equipment and all work and service areas.
• Assures all sanitation, cleaning, and temperature standards are adhered to at all times.
• Food Safety standards are met daily.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

High school diplomaor equivalent

Experience

N/A

Certification/License
N/A

Skills, knowledge & abilities

Fluent in English (read, write and speak)

Pay Range:

$17.00 - $22.88

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled