Food Svcs Aide Handler

POSITION PURPOSE

Involved in all aspects of daily kitchen functioning including food receiving, storage, stocking, safety/sanitation, and preparation. Performs a variety of duties related to patient meal assembly, delivery, and collection of patient trays. Involved in functioning of the cafeteria, including serving and cashier duties. Clerical duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required Licenses or Certifications

• Food Handlers permit if required per state regulations

Education, Training and Experience

• One year of experience in hospital food service, including food preparation and serving, is preferred. Knowledge of therapeutic diets strongly desired.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain good working relations with other hospital employees
• Ability to set priorities and complete job responsibilities within a timely manner
• Ability to provide direction to others that is clear, concise, and promotes efficiency
• Considerable initiative and judgment involved in planning and directing procedures in nutrition processes
• Ability to interact in a positive manner and communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, supervisor, and other hospital employees
• Reviews and follows policies and procedures, authoring new policies as needed

Machines, Equipment Used

• Basic office equipment: Copier, fax machine, calculator, computer, printer
• Kitchen equipment: Oven, range, mixer, steamer, grill, fryer, food processor, food slicer, dish machine, Combi-oven, carbonated beverage machine, steam table, ice machine, disposer, microwave, toaster, blender, food processor, can opener

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to reach, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl, grasp, use fine finger movement

Environmental Conditions

• Indoor, climate-controlled environment

As a representative of Curahealth, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct affect on the hospital’s image and perceptions of quality care and service. Interaction with patients, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, physicians, contract staff, vendors, and affiliate schools is in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior supports an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with hospital standards and guidelines to promote positive relations. The Food Service Aide exhibits and promotes the hospital’s Standards of Behavior throughout the hospital community.

II- Position is considered to have occasional opportunity for exposure to blood borne pathogens in the normal performance of job duties.