Food Service Worker - Part Time - Evening Shift - Pennsylvania Hospital

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Job Title: Food Service Worker

Department: Food and Nutrition – Patient Services

Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital, 800 Spruce Street

Hours/Shift: Evening Shift, part time, 4:00P- 9:00 P

Join Our Team at Penn Medicine!

Are you passionate about providing exceptional food service and making a difference in the lives of patients and visitors? Penn Medicine is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team in delivering top-notch food service in both in-patient and retail areas. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Food Handling:

• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold food items to patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Ensure all food is prepared and maintained according to HACCP procedures.
• Date and label all products in your work area to maintain freshness and safety.
• Handle food and equipment properly to ensure infection control and safety.
  
  

Maintaining a Clean and Organized Environment:

• Keep your work area clean, safe, and sanitary at all times.
• Clean equipment, tables, and food service areas using appropriate chemicals and procedures.
• Reassemble equipment after cleaning.
• Sanitize all service ware, pots, walls, floors, ceilings, and related areas using power equipment like dishwashers and floor scrubbers.
• Manage services, supplies, and equipment efficiently to ensure economical use.
• Maintain neat and orderly receiving, issuing, and rotation of stock and food supplies.
  
  

Retail and Customer Service:

• Understand and meet the individual needs of patients and customers with a friendly and competent attitude.
• Maintain a pleasant disposition even in challenging situations.
• Accurately manage money when working the registers and be accountable for receipts, merchandise, and Health System property.
  
  

Compliance:

• Perform duties in accordance with city and state Health Codes and Joint Commission regulations.
• Follow HACCP guidelines throughout your daily routine.
• Practice personal hygiene according to dress code standards.
• Report potential infection control issues or violations to your supervisor promptly.
  
  

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• 0-1 years of food service experience (preferred).
  
  

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.