What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Food Service Associate full time position at Adventist Health?
Adventist Health Columbia Gorge is seeking a Sr. Food Service Associate for a full-time position in our Food and Nutrition Services department. In this role, you’ll be responsible for preparing and serving nutritious, high-quality meals to patients, staff, and visitors while ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations. You will assist in training and mentoring junior staff, maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining areas, and help accommodate special dietary needs as required. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of food service experience (preferably in healthcare), knowledge of food safety guidelines, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. This position requires a flexible schedule, with availability for morning and evening shifts, including weekends and holidays. Join us for a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our community while advancing your career with Adventist Health Columbia Gorge.
Job Summary:
Ensures cafeteria is clean and work stations are prepared. Restocks supplies in various locations, and performs cashiering functions to meet customer needs. ensures adequacy of supplies for dining rooms and locations of inventory are organized. Assists in tray line area, stocking, inventory and cart distribution. Assists with preparation and delivery of patient meals. Applies substantial knowledge of the job and experience to complete a wide range of activities with varying difficulty. Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Two years' relevant experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- SERV Safe certification or equivalent: Required in OR
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
- OFH OR FH-efoodcard OR FH OR SERVSAFE: Required
Essential Functions:
- Performs proper cash register techniques and functions (i.e. charging and cash handling). Greets customers and offers assistance.
- Maintains proper care and handling of equipment. Uses correct serving utensils. Ensures set-up is completed prior to cafeteria opening for service.
- Maintains cleanliness of all cafeteria or dining room areas and ensures quality, presentation, and temperature of all cafeteria food items.
- Prepares meals using standardized recipes and serves according to dietary instruction using correct portion control.
- Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
