FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATE Food & Nutrition Svcs FT Day/Evening LKS Hospital-1400020744 Description Alegent Creighton Health is the largest not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare provider in Nebraska and southwest Iowa with 11 acute care hospitals, a specialty spine hospital, freestanding inpatient psychiatric and skilled nursing facilities and more than 100 Alegent Creighton Clinic locations. As the primary teaching partner of Creighton University’s health sciences schools, Alegent Creighton Health and Alegent Creighton Clinic are committed to teaching the health professionals of the future. Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire individuals who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent Creighton Health team! We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: · Patient Tray line o Accurate and timely patient tray assembly and portioning of food, beverages, etc., for the meal service. o Works assigned position on trayline serving patient tray to present an appetizing appearance. · Utility/Dish room o Disassembles returned patient trays, cleans and sanitizes equipment, dishes, trays and carts before and/or after each meal. Prepares dishwasher for operation and empties and cleans when finished. o Operates dishwasher to ensure thorough cleaning, sanitizing, and drying of dishware, pots and pans, and utensils. Sorts, stacks, and soaks all dishes and flatware in proper containers according to standardized procedures. o Keeps all equipment and working area clean and orderly. o Maintains tray, china, and silverware supplies in the Dining Center. o Loads, delivers, and returns food carts to and from all patient areas. · Dining Center o Sets up serving counters with hot and cold food items according to the established guidelines. o Serves food graciously, attractively and accurately to all customers. o Cleans and sanitizes tables, serving counters and other food service equipment. o Prepares and serves grill menu items to order. o Operates the cash register and maintains cash records per department policy. o Maintains inventories, records temperatures, and assists in departmental quality assurance program. o Assists with catering functions as needed. · Other o Returns and stores all equipment to the proper areas. Reports any needed supplies, faulty working equipment, accidents, problems, etc. o Uses chemicals properly. Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment and other areas assigned by the Lead o Follows departmental and hospital safety policies. Participates in all safety, security and infection control programs that are mandatory as well as those required and provided by the department. o Maintains a high standard of sanitation in area of responsibility to comply with all regulatory agencies including the JCAHO and CMS. o Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through participation in department meetings, in service programs and continuing education programs. Attends and follows directions from meetings and signs posted meeting minutes if meetings are missed. o Maintains a professional attitude with patients, visitors, and other hospital personnel while assuring confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information. o Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Executive Chef. o Must have ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment. Hours: Sun 8am-8:30pm, Tuesday 7am-7:30pm, Thurs. 7am-3:30pm, Friday 7am-3:30p. Qualifications Experience Previous food service experience preferred. For Dining Center duties cash handling experience preferred Education Required: None Preferred: High school diploma or GED Licensure, Certification, Registration None Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Must be able to read and write or follow oral and written directions. Ability to communicate with co‑workers, supervisory and management personnel. Must pass the health screening required by the Hospital. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to be on feet all day. Must have good eye‑hand coordination. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, climb on step ladder, and to reach above shoulder level. Ability to crouch, kneels, and balance. Ability to use both hands at the same time. Additional Responsibilities: Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times. Adheres to and exhibits our core values: Reverence: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us. Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness. Compassion: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community. Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality. Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times. Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines. Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members. Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community. Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers Job Food Service/Housekeeping Primary Location NE-Omaha-Lakeside Hospital Shift Day/Evening Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period 64 Weekends Required Occasional Status Full Time
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 07:13:30 +0000
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