Food Service Worker - Contingent/Flex

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is seeking a part-time Food Service Aide to join the care team. You will perform a variety of tasks including meal assembly, tray delivery, and dishwashing to support patient comfort.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 3–6 months of on-the-job training or prior food service experience. You may work in a rotating shift with emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–6 months on-the-job training or prior food service experience.
• Ability to read, write and perform math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and clean-up of tray lines and assembly area.
• Stock stations with food and non-food items as needed.
• Read tray tickets to deliver correct items to patients.
• Deliver trays to patient care units and outpatient clinics.
• Operate dishwasher and sanitize equipment and areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work areas.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Math calculations

Physical endurance

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care Team! SUMMARY: Performs a variety of food service tasks in the areas of meal assembly, meal delivery, dishwashing and metal ware.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITES:

• Set-up and clean-up of tray lines assembly area to include (not limited to) hot and cold food items, silverware, dishes, napkins, salads, desserts, breads and beverages.
• Prepares work stations by stocking food and non-food items and equipment (as necessary)
• Work on assembly tray line stations and read tray tickets to provide correct food items
• Load trays on delivery carts
• Operate elevator to deliver and pick-up carts to patient care units and outpatient clinics.
• Take food service supplies (as needed) to patient rooms and outpatient clinics
• Remove trays from patient rooms and soiled sending
• Buses all patient and customer serving trays
• Operate mechanical dishwasher, clean equipment, kitchen areas and unload food from delivery carts.
• Cleans and sanitizes all metal ware cooking pots, pans, and utensils serving ware.
• Maintains food service elevator, work areas and equipment (as scheduled).
• May be asked to prepare simple foods like sandwiches and salad.
• Maintains various records such as tray delivery/pick-up schedule.
• Assembles department trash for transport and (as needed) may need to transport to specific areas.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
• Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
• Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.
• Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education: Requires high school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Three to six months on the job training or previous experience.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and perform math calculations
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time – up to 100% of the work day.
• Ability to lift and push up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 50% of work time.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff and other department personnel and patients.

For more information regarding career opportunities with Saint Joseph Mercy Health System please visit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers.

Successful candidate will be subject to mandatory vaccinations/immunizations unless they qualify for an available exemption. This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions, and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements or reflect any accommodations made under the American’s with Disability Act, the Michigan Handicapper’s Act, or SJMHS’s Return to Work Program.

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.