Food Services Associate

Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Mathews; Virginia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Mathews in Mathews, VA is seeking a dependable Food Services Associate to prepare and serve meals to patients, visitors and staff. You will follow recipes, ensure proper portioning, and uphold strict food safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires accurate tray assembly based on diet orders and allergies, and cooperation with the team to maintain quality nutrition care. Preferred HS diploma; vocational certs may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals following recipes and production worksheets.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control standards.
• Assemble patient trays accurately according to diet orders and allergies.
• Label and date products; use FIFO to reduce waste.
• Maintain cleanliness and assist staff as needed.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mathews, VirginiaHiring Range$15.00 - $19.50/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.OverviewThe Food Services Associate is responsible for preparing and serving foods to patients, visitors and hospital team members. Will demonstrate knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff and customers.What you will doComplete food preparation following recipes/techniques as designated on production worksheets and in compliance with regulatory guidelines and Food & Nutrition Services policy/procedures. Demonstrate the competence to complete prep work, including but not limited to slicing lunch meat, chopping fruits & vegetables, preparing salads and sandwiches. Complete meal service ensuring proper portion control and plate presentation.Demonstrate the ability to follow therapeutic menus to ensure patients receive consistent, competent, and quality nutritional care within their diet therapy guidelines and as ordered by the physician. Accurately assemble patient tray based on the patient/resident specific tray ticket or tray card (as applicable), ensuring accuracy to diet order and allergy restrictions.Maintain a working knowledge of food safety, infection control, and sanitation regulatory compliance requirements and Food & Nutrition Service policy/procedures. Consistently comply with temperature, quality, sanitation and storage at all key steps in the food production process. Actively use the FIFO (First-in/First-out) system to ensure that food items that are already in stock are used first to control food waste. Label and date all product according to policy and alert management of any discrepancies to the norm.Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations with patients and patient families so that patients and their families perceive positive patient care from the hospital. Demonstrate positive communication with internal customers (physicians, team members, etc.). Demonstrate flexibility and reliability when meeting the needs of the customer.Demonstrate the ability to use time effectively and during periods of heavy workload, is able to aid other workers in the completion of their work. Ensure completion of all assigned cleaning tasks, as noted in job work flows and posted assignment sheets, prior to end of shift. Alert supervisor/manager when unable to complete tasks as assignedQualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)ExperiencePrior food service experience, preferably in a healthcare facility (Preferred)Licenses and CertificationsFood Handlers Card (FH) - VA State - ANSI-approved Food Handlers certificate program within 30 Days(Required)Allergen Awareness Certification - VA State - ANSI-approved Allergen Awareness certificate program within 180 Days(Required)To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.