Food Service Assistant - full-time

Rivers Health is seeking a Food Service Assistant who will be able to assist:

1. Responsible for assembling patient meals on tray line.

1. Sets up patient tray line for service.

1. Washes dishes, pots, and pans.

1. Maintains proper sanitation standards with washing equipment.

1. Prepares cold food and garnishes patient meals.

1. Operates and uses food service equipment (including cash register)

     to established procedures.

1. Responsible for effective use of materials (portion control).

1. Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing plates, utensils and small

     wares.

1. Other duties as assigned.

1. Pushes patient food carts to floors at breakfast and lunch (dinner

     as needed).

1. Complies with Hospital Policies, Departmental Policies and

     Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.

1. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.

1. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.

1. Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on

     quality improvement teams.

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:

High School Diploma or equivalent.  Must have food handlers card.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

None.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Must be able to read and write. Must have basic math skills.  Must

be able to understand and communicate with patients and customers of all

ages.