Food Service Aide

Position Summary :

Assists in the preparation and distribution of food service to patients, employees and visitors.

Qualifications :

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

ANSI Accredited Food Handler Certification IDPH within 30 days.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position
• Work may occasionally require travel to other Carle Health facilities / hospitals.
• required to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Required English Skills Basic reading skillsBasic writing skillsBasic oral skillsCommunication Skills Ability to respond appropriately to customer / co-workerInteraction with a wide variety of peopleMaintain confidential informationAbility to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal informationAbility to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanorComputer Skills Basic computer knowledge : Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser.

Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.Experience with a computer program / software for food serviceE-mail client

Essential Functions :

• The Food Service Aide will work 50 % of the workday on the tray line.* Works rotating stations through the department and other duties as assigned by the Food Service Lead* Prepares and fills patient requests per position and station on tray line* Prepares and serves all items with "eye" appeal* Uses production tally sheets, to grant patient requests* Reads the different menus provided to patients* Maintains proper use of gloves and wears them at all times when handling food products* Maintains proper use of using utensils and portion sizes (#8 scoops, #12 scoops and ladles, and serving spoons).
• Places the food or beverage selected on the patient's tray.
• Completes job responsibilities in dish room.* Soaks coffee cups and iced teacups as needed and directed* Unloads patient food carts in a timely manner* Places all garbage in the disposal from patient trays* Assures that dishes are stacked and placed in dishwasher* Cleans and dries plates, glasses, and silverware - and retrieves them from the washer* Returns all plates, glasses, and other utensils to the serving area for use at subsequent meals* Washes pots and pans used in preparation of food at a separate station from the dishwasher* Cleans shelves and other areas with sanitation solution* De-limes the dishwasher according to schedule* Cleans the kitchen using a cleaning checklist
• Demonstrates the ability to be a team player.* Wears name badge and follows dress code* Works cooperatively with peers, food service leads, food service management, and other hospital team members* Maintains a positive working relationship which centers on customer-based needs and continuous quality improvement* Follow direction from food service leads and management* Accepts responsibility for work area and duties* Conducts self in a professional manner* Delivers safe and sanitary food to patients, cafeteria, and special catered events* Maintains proper use of wearing gloves when handling food at all times* Wears hair restraints at all times in the food service area

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

For more information : [email protected].

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.