Food Svc Aide

Northwell Health; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Food Service Associate to support patient meals and cafeteria operations. You will prepare, package, serve and transport food, ensuring timely delivery and sanitation.

The role involves tray-line work, maintaining clean kitchens and equipment, and following safety procedures. A high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to read, write and speak English are required; prior institutional food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior institutional food service experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages, portions and serves food to patients and cafeteria customers.
• Transports food and supplies to designated areas within hospital or cafeteria.
• Operates equipment in the preparation of food safely and efficiently.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and cafeteria areas, including washing, mopping and sanitation.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Food service teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

185083

Shifts as early as 11:30am-7:30pm or as late as 3pm-11pm. Includes every other weekend and holidays as needed.

Job Description

Performs one of a number of tasks relating to the preparation and service of food; the delivery and collection of food and supplies, the appropriate operation of machinery and the sanitation of specific areas of the department.

Job Responsibility

• * Prepares, packages, portions and serves food to patients and cafeteria customers, as assigned.
  • Prepares and arranges food according to guidelines.
  • Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
  • Serves food while accurately filling requests.
  • Works the tray line.
  • Refrigerates and labels perishable food.
• * Transports food and supplies to designated areas within hospital or cafeteria.
  • Delivers food trays, nourishment, supplemental feedings and supplies in an orderly and timely fashion.
  • Delivers and sets up special functions.
  • Collects used carts or trays and returns them to kitchen.
  • Maintains sufficient amounts of supplies to support operations.
• * Operates equipment in the preparation of food in a safe and efficient manner, according to policies and procedures.
• * Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and cafeteria areas.
  • Mops floors, cleans equipment, utensils, work and service areas using detergents and germicides, as required.
  • Washes dishes, trays, pots, etc.
  • Cleans and polishes stainless steel equipment.
  • Removes garbage from kitchen and cafeteria area.
• Performs related duties, as required.
• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior institutional food service experience, preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions
• Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).