Patient Food Attendant

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Food Service Associate to maintain clean service areas, sanitize equipment, and support patient and customer meals. You will help stock supplies, operate dish machines, and assist with basic food preparation.

This role emphasizes food safety and courteous service; prior food service experience preferred, and a high school diploma is required. You will contribute to a positive patient experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Excellent communication with customers and patients.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes equipment, tables, and work areas to maintain hygiene.
• Assists with stocking and maintenance of supplies and food items.
• Operates dish machines and cooking appliances.
• May assist with the preparation and serving of food to customers.
• May operate cash registers and handle money where applicable.

Skills

Safe food handling practices

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Description Summary: Maintains and cleans service areas and equipment according to established procedures and standards. Provides general and food handling services for customers or patients. and ensures a positive customer experience.

Job Description

Essential Functions: Cleans and sanitizes equipment, tables, and work areas to maintain hygiene standards according to established procedures and standards. Assists with the stocking and maintenance of supplies and food items. Operates and maintains various equipment pertinent to food services, such as dish machines and cooking appliances. Ensures a positive experience for customers. May assist with the preparation and serving of food to customers. May operate cash registers and handle money as applicable.

Education Requirement

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

Skills

Working knowledge of safe food handling practices and sanitation standards. Effective communication skills.

Experience

Food service experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Climb stairs/ladder
• Color vision
• Computer skills
• Decision Making
• Fume /Gases /Vapors
• Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs
• Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs
• Problem solving
• Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance
• Sitting FREQUENTLY: Chemicals/Medications
• Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs
• Power Tools
• Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs
• Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs
• Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs
• Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs
• Reaching above shoulder CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech
• Bend/twist
• Depth perception
• Electricity
• Hearing acuity
• Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs
• Machinery
• Peripheral vision
• Repetitive hand/arm use
• Seeing – Far/near
• Squat/kneel
• Standing
• Walking

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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