FOOD SERVICE WORKER - PER DIEM

Universal Health Services; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

CEU courses

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401K with company match

Job summary

Universal Health Services' Summit Oaks Hospital in Summit, NJ is seeking a Food Service Aide to assist in salad bar prep, maintain beverage supplies, and help prepare patient meals under the cook's supervision. This role supports a clean cafeteria and dining area, ensuring timely and quality patient service.

Qualified candidates typically have 1–3 years of relevant experience, a High School diploma or GED, and knowledge of basic dietary and sanitation practices.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of basic therapeutic diets.
• Knowledge of basic food service sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Comply with facility and departmental policies and procedures regarding food service.
• Ensure sanitation and safety guidelines are followed; complete cleaning logs accurately.
• Obtain tray counts for each meal and prepare regular and therapeutic meals.
• Label special diets with patient name and diet type.
• Set up tray and cold lines with salads, dressings, fruit and condiments; keep areas stocked.
• Prepare and deliver floor stock; conduct inventory and maintain par levels.
• Monitor portions using standard guidelines; assist cooks with meal preparation as needed.

Skills

Basic food service

Heavy lifting (50 lbs)

Education

High School/GED

Job description

Responsibilities

Summit Oaks Hospital, a 126 bed, private acute care hospital and chemical dependency treatment center, located in a picturesque suburban setting, fully accredited (by the Joint Commission), has been providing quality health care to adult, child and adolescent northeastern USA residents, since 1902.Summit Oaks has repeatedly been recognized in U.S. News & World Report, as one of the nation's best behavioral health hospitals.

Much more online at: https://summitoakshospital.com/

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Position Summary:

The Food Service Aide is responsible for the following: assisting with preparing the salad bar, maintaining an adequate supply of beverages, ensuring the cafeteria and dining room remain clean at all times, assisting in the preparation of patient meals and snacks, assisting the cook as required and stocking kitchen necessities on each floor as required. Ensures quality patient service.

Potential for Full Time with the below benefits:

• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Qualifications

Education:

High School Graduate/GED Preferred

Experience:

1-3 years of relevant experience

Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

Knowledge of basic therapeutic diets

Knowledge of basic food service sanitation.

Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures

Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).

Ability to read menus and recipes.

Ability to stoop, kneel and bend daily

Ability to reach, twist and turn above and below the waist.

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds, and pull and push up to 50 pounds.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Comply with facility and departmental policies and procedures regarding food service.

Comply with established guidelines for sanitation and safety. Completes assignments in cleaning log and initials when completed; 100% of the time.

Obtain the tray count by unit for each breakfast, lunch and dinner meal.

Prepares the food trays for regular and therapeutic diets.

Labels special diets w/name and sticker.

Sets up the tray line and or cold line with salads, dressing, fresh fruit, and other items on the menu for the day; ensuring it is well stocked with appropriate condiments for the meal.

Eg. Saltines for soup, cheese for pasta etc.

Set up dessert bar, milk and yogurt refrigerators and juice and coffee machines.

Prepares and delivers floor stock as assigned. Conducts inventory and stocks unit kitchens based on set par levels 100% of the time

Alerts cook when more food is needed prior to running out on the line to reduce service interruptions.

Utilize portion control guidelines when preparing food and serving meals. Sets up serving line with the correct size scoops, ladles to ensure portion control.

Follows cook’s directions regarding portion sizes.