What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dining Room Associate - Nutrition Services - St Elizabeth Hospital position at Mercy Health BSMH?
THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
Job Summary:
The Food Service Associate is responsible for tasks related to patient meal service, including the timely assembly, final preparation and delivery of nutritionally appropriate and attractive meals. The Food Service Associate also practices appropriate food handling techniques and safety procedures while demonstrating excellent customer service skills on a consistent basis.
Essential Functions:
- Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus and patient/guest specific requirements
- Adheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with patients and guests
- Areas are restocked as needed to meet department demands
- Performs sanitation for assigned work area in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelines
- Ensures cooking and serving equipment is prewashed, washed and sanitized per department procedures
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- High School Degree or GED preferred
Experience:
- No experience required; On-the-job training will be provided
- Previous Food Industry or Customer Service experience preferred
Skills & Abilities:
- Able to write and understand written and oral communications
- Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
- Basic math skills
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
