Lead Food Service Associate (FT, Evenings) - Bucks
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Benefits
Medical insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
retirement plans
Tuition Assistance
voluntary benefits
Job Description
Jefferson Health Northeast is a prominent healthcare organization principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate clinical care. It comprises over 65,000 employees dedicated to making communities healthier and stronger by offering unparalleled value in healthcare and education. Jefferson, affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University, boasts numerous colleges including Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Jefferson College of Nursing, providing extensive educational programs to more than 8,300 students. The system is nationally ranked among the top 15 not-for-profit healthcare systems in the U.S. and operates 32 hospitals plus more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations. Jefferson Health Plans adds to this comprehensive healthcare ecosystem by offering managed health care coverage in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for over 35 years. The organization prioritizes equal opportunity employment and educational access regardless of numerous protected statuses, emphasizing inclusive, supportive work environments.
The Lead Food Service Associate role at Jefferson Health Northeast plays a critical role in maintaining the quality and cleanliness of both front and back-of-house food service operations within the healthcare setting. Reporting to supervisors such as the Food Service Supervisor, Manager, Production Manager, or Executive Chef, this position entails not only the execution of food service duties but importantly the oversight and leadership of additional food service associates to ensure operational effectiveness. The Lead Food Service Associate is responsible for supervising daily food preparation, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation policies, maintaining nutrition office records, and actively engaging with patients regarding their dietary preferences and satisfaction. The position is designed for a professional dedicated to quality control and service precision, ensuring that meals are consistently prepared according to prescribed diets and departmental recipes. This leadership position demands keen attention to hygiene standards, proper food handling, and HACCP compliance to guarantee safety and satisfaction. The role requires working from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm and offers the security of part of the larger Jefferson Health system's benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and tuition assistance opportunities. This career opportunity emphasizes development, patient-centered service, and adherence to public health standards, rewarding candidates who are proactive and capable of guiding teams through meaningful contributions to patient care nutrition
The Lead Food Service Associate role at Jefferson Health Northeast plays a critical role in maintaining the quality and cleanliness of both front and back-of-house food service operations within the healthcare setting. Reporting to supervisors such as the Food Service Supervisor, Manager, Production Manager, or Executive Chef, this position entails not only the execution of food service duties but importantly the oversight and leadership of additional food service associates to ensure operational effectiveness. The Lead Food Service Associate is responsible for supervising daily food preparation, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation policies, maintaining nutrition office records, and actively engaging with patients regarding their dietary preferences and satisfaction. The position is designed for a professional dedicated to quality control and service precision, ensuring that meals are consistently prepared according to prescribed diets and departmental recipes. This leadership position demands keen attention to hygiene standards, proper food handling, and HACCP compliance to guarantee safety and satisfaction. The role requires working from 11:30 am to 7:30 pm and offers the security of part of the larger Jefferson Health system's benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and tuition assistance opportunities. This career opportunity emphasizes development, patient-centered service, and adherence to public health standards, rewarding candidates who are proactive and capable of guiding teams through meaningful contributions to patient care nutrition
Job Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred
- 1+ year in food service required
- Leadership experience preferred
- ServSafe certification preferred
Job Qualifications
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred but not required
- 1+ year in food service required
- Leadership experience preferred
- ServSafe certification preferred
Job Duties
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
- Trains, oversees, and guides Food Service staff on job duties and proper safety and sanitation procedures
- Maintains Nutrition office records including patient census and meal counts
- Checks patient tray at the service line for accuracy, cleanliness, appearance, and compliance to patient's menu choices or tray cards
- Visits patients to monitor patient satisfaction, explain menu selection, describe diet prescription, and discuss food preferences
- Corrects patient menus to meet the requirements of the prescribed diet and makes modifications as necessary
- Oversees dish room and pot cleaning areas to ensure proper cleaning and sanitize of equipment in accordance with department standards
- Ensures Food Service staff sets up and stocks assigned stations prior to the start of service and for next meal to facilitate meal service and ensure efficiency
- Ensures all food is prepared using recipes in order to provide consistent, safe, nutritionally appropriate, tasty meals that are cost and budget compliant
- Guides Food Service staff on proper HACCP and production record keeping and ensures compliance
- Supports proper Cash Handling procedures
- Compiles production sheets for the patient and retail service areas
- Complies with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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