FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT

Department:

11903 AMC Oshkosh - Food and Nutrition

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Various 8 hour shifts between the hours of 6:00 am and 8:00 pm including every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Responsible for preparing, arranging, garnishing, and serving quality food in a timely manner to patients, staff, and visitors. Delivers patient trays, nourishment feedings, and specialty meals to patient rooms and delivers stock to units. Performs other sanitation functions including maintaining refrigeration spaces and dish room duties as directed.

Assembles patient and mobile meal trays/meals in accordance with approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to productivity standards.

Loads and transports food carts. Delivers patient meal trays to patient rooms in accordance with established procedures.

May provide initial service to visitors in the cafeteria by serving food and maintaining the cleanliness of the cafeteria. Responsible for operating cash register, handling cash and completing daily reports and cash register balance sheets as needed.

Performs cleaning duties using established sanitation procedures in the kitchen and cafeteria. Washes pots, pans, and dishes according to established procedures.

Assists with preparation, delivery, setup, cleanup and presentation of catered and specialized events. Assists with "special days/promotions", including decorating. Displays daily specials for presentation to customers. Coordinates the food preparation and presentation of all major catering.

Prepares snacks, beverages, sandwiches and other patient food items in accordance with standardized recipes and approved diet guidelines and portions while adhering to productivity standards.

Prepares, arranges, serves and replenishes supplies of food, beverages and condiments in retail areas and kitchen. Prepares entrees, grill and deli sandwiches, and salads with an emphasis on food garnishing and presentation. Replenishes food service areas to include supply of dishes, utensils, glassware, napkins and trays.

Delivers and stocks all nursing units, doctors' lounges, same day surgery and emergency rooms, following established procedures while adhering to productivity standards.

Monitors food temperatures and utilizes established procedures to ensure safe food handling techniques and prevent foodborne illness.

Scheduled Hours

Hours vary from 6:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mainly 8 hours shifts. every other weekend rotation, holiday rotation

Licenses & Certifications

None Required.

Degrees

No Formal Education.

Required Functional Experience

No experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic knowledge in food service from within a hospital, hotel, restaurant or a related environment.Ability to read and understand written and oral communications.Good communication and customer service skills to effectively interact with internal and external customers.Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office or similar products. Ability to use e-mail and internet.

Pay Range

$18.50 - $27.75

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with em