Hospital Kitchen & Tray Prep Specialist

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health in New Haven, CT is seeking a patient food service associate to support meal service and kitchen duties. You will help assemble patient trays, maintain sanitation, and assist in delivery of meals according to established routines and dietary instructions.

This role is covered by the Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement, with pay ranging from $17.00 to $26.47 per hour. Prior food service experience is preferred, but training is provided to ensure safe food handling and

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Able to stand for up to three hours at a time.
• Able to push and pull food delivery trucks.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Familiar with sanitation procedures and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Cleans pots and pans and maintains clean work areas.
• Records temperatures and ensures proper food temperatures.
• Sweeps, mops and cleans kitchen floors to prevent infection spread.
• Assembles trays for general and therapeutic diets and reports shortages or malfunctions.
• Fills ice and soda/juice machines daily and attends required meetings.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

Skills

Reading/Writing

Stand ability

Lifting 50 lbs

Sanitation awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Yale New Haven Health in New Haven, CT is seeking a patient food service associate to support meal service and kitchen duties. You will help assemble patient trays, maintain sanitation, and assist in delivery of meals according to established routines and dietary instructions.

This role is covered by the Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement, with pay ranging from $17.00 to $26.47 per hour. Prior food service experience is preferred, but training is provided to ensure safe food handling and