Food Production Associate I (PRN | As Needed)

The Food Production Associate I will produce, portion and label cold food including but not limited to sandwiches, salads, desserts, condiments for patient, cafeteria, and catering. Will complete assigned food pre-preparation needs for production.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

1 year Related experience (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Do basic mathematical calculations, read and comprehend basic English.

Lifting 50 lbs. Maximum, frequently lifting of 25 lbs.

Must be able to go into refrigerated/freezer areas for some supplies.

Functional Accountabilities

Culinary/Productivity

• Prepare cold food according to standardized recipes and production sheet needs, including but not limited to portion control, garnish and presentation.
• Assist with hot food pre-preparation as needed.
• Maintain appropriate records of food temperatures, production and usage.
• Maintain and ensure food safety standards.
  
  

Safety/Sanitation

• Maintain a clean, sanitary work environment throughout shift according to the standards of the department, hospital and regulatory agencies.
• Utilize HACCP process during all aspects of food production.
• Perform cleaning assignments as assigned.
  
  

Communication

• Communicate to Management all food quality and availability issues, equipment status, customer and staffing issues.
• Communicate to management unresolved customer service issues within 24 hours.
• Complete quality control documentation including but not limited to chill time & temperature and preparation time and temperatures.
  
  

Professionalism

• Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional image by adhering to department uniform guidelines.
• Regularly adhere to department schedules.
  
  

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
  
  

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
  
  

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
  
  

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things
  
  

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
  
  

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus)

Job

Dietary

Organization

Patient Services

Position Status

R (Regular)

Shift

Rotating

Work Schedule

Weekends Required

Job Posting

Feb 1, 2025, 2:22:14 AM

Full-Time Salary Range

36400