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White Plains Hospital Medical Center is a renowned healthcare institution located in White Plains, New York. As a reputable medical center, it provides comprehensive healthcare services ranging from emergency care to specialized treatment programs. The hospital is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, maintaining high standards of safety, and fostering a supportive workplace environment for all its employees. Belonging to the Food_Nutrition department, White Plains Hospital focuses on integrating nutrition services with patient care, ensuring that dietary needs and preferences are met with accuracy and compassion. The hospital is also committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity, ensuring fair hiring, training, and promotion practices for all workers regardless of demographic background or personal attributes.

This position is part of the WPH - 1199 SEIU bargaining unit and involves working evening shifts, mainly from Monday to Friday, with alternating weekends and holidays. The scheduled hours are from 11 AM to 7 PM, totaling 75 hours per pay period. The pay rate for this role is fixed at $25.40 per hour. This role is essential in supporting the hospital’s food nutrition services and meal program "Catering to You," which caters to the specific dietary needs of hospital patients and guests. The incumbent will engage in various culinary tasks including hot food production, cold food preparation, stocking, meal assembly, and cafeteria service.

The role requires adherence to established standards for sanitation, food handling, and safety, including HACCP and recipe guidelines. Employees must demonstrate knowledge of and compliance with departmental policies and performance standards, maintaining a professional demeanor in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Duties also include pot and dish cleaning, delivery of food services, and ensuring that the kitchen operates smoothly in all assigned functions. Staff are expected to attend meetings and training sessions to stay updated on hospital and department initiatives and complete annual competency requirements.

Overall, this position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic food nutrition team in a medical setting, providing critical support that directly contributes to patient care and satisfaction. The role combines culinary skills with a focus on healthcare nutrition, making it ideal for individuals who have culinary experience or education and seek to apply their talents in a meaningful and impactful hospital environment. The structured work schedule, fair compensation, and supportive hospital policies ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience.