Food Service Associate | PT Evenings/Weekends | RGH
Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $17.70
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Job Description
Rochester General Hospital, part of Rochester Regional Health, stands as a pillar of healthcare excellence and community care in Rochester, New York. The hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional medical services and patient-centered care through its comprehensive facilities and skilled healthcare professionals. Rochester Regional Health is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive work environment, ensuring staff development, and delivering high-quality services to the community it serves. As a leading healthcare provider, the hospital emphasizes teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement in all its operational areas, including its Food and Nutrition Services department, which plays a critical role in patient recovery and overall satisfaction.
The Food Service Associate position at Rochester General Hospital is a vital role within the Food and Nutrition Services department, designed to support the nutritional needs of patients, residents, and customers within the hospital's facilities. This part-time role offers 20 hours per week, scheduled from 3:45 pm to 7:30 pm, including weekend rotations. The position focuses on the preparation, assembly, and delivery of meals and nourishments aligned with specific dietary requirements and menu guidelines. The Food Service Associate is responsible for ensuring food safety practices, maintaining sanitary and organized work environments, and promoting excellent customer service. This role also entails dish room duties, stocking, and assisting with inventory control among coolers, freezers, and dry storage areas. The job addresses physical requirements common in food service roles, such as lifting and standing for extended periods. Employees in this position are also expected to participate in training sessions, uphold departmental standards through professionalism and uniform compliance, and may occasionally handle cash and register operations. This position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.00 to $17.70, reflecting the candidate's experience and qualifications. The role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to contribute directly to patient care through nutrition services, gain valuable healthcare experience, and work in a reputable, equal opportunity employer environment. Aspiring candidates are encouraged to join a team that values dedication, hygiene, food safety, and customer-focused service, contributing to the overall health outcomes and satisfaction of those receiving care at Rochester General Hospital.
The Food Service Associate position at Rochester General Hospital is a vital role within the Food and Nutrition Services department, designed to support the nutritional needs of patients, residents, and customers within the hospital's facilities. This part-time role offers 20 hours per week, scheduled from 3:45 pm to 7:30 pm, including weekend rotations. The position focuses on the preparation, assembly, and delivery of meals and nourishments aligned with specific dietary requirements and menu guidelines. The Food Service Associate is responsible for ensuring food safety practices, maintaining sanitary and organized work environments, and promoting excellent customer service. This role also entails dish room duties, stocking, and assisting with inventory control among coolers, freezers, and dry storage areas. The job addresses physical requirements common in food service roles, such as lifting and standing for extended periods. Employees in this position are also expected to participate in training sessions, uphold departmental standards through professionalism and uniform compliance, and may occasionally handle cash and register operations. This position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.00 to $17.70, reflecting the candidate's experience and qualifications. The role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to contribute directly to patient care through nutrition services, gain valuable healthcare experience, and work in a reputable, equal opportunity employer environment. Aspiring candidates are encouraged to join a team that values dedication, hygiene, food safety, and customer-focused service, contributing to the overall health outcomes and satisfaction of those receiving care at Rochester General Hospital.
Job Requirements
- No minimum qualifications specified
- Valid American National Standards Institute accredited Food Safety Certification (i.e. ServSafe, NRFSP) obtained within 3 months of hire for ElderOne
- Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
- Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting
- Able to attend staff meetings and in-service training
- Maintain professionalism, hygiene and uniform standards
- Cash handling and register use may be required
Job Qualifications
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation preferred
- Previous food service experience preferred
- Able to understand the English language highly preferred
- Able to prioritize and follow verbal and written instructions highly preferred
- Customer service driven highly desired
- For ElderONE only: 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred
Job Duties
- Assemble all patient, resident and customer meals or nourishments according to menu and diet specifications while utilizing proper food handling practices in a timely and organized manner
- Perform all required duties in the facilities dish room or designated cleaning area
- Deliver food carts to and from the units while maintaining excellent customer relations
- Accurately deliver and fill supplies to units as required
- Assist with maintaining organization of the coolers, freezers, and dry storage to facilitate inventory control
- Maintain work areas in a safe, sanitary and orderly manner, demonstrating proper equipment use and sanitation techniques
- Replenish work stations and supplies for the next meal or shift
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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