Food Service Associate

Northern Light A.R. Gould

Department: Food and Nutritn Svcs - LTC-SNF

Position is located: Aroostook Health Center

Work Type: Part time

Hours Per Week: 16.00

Work Schedule: Variable

Summary :

The Food Service Worker has duties/responsibilities in the kitchen and on the patient floor areas. The Food Services Worker is responsible for operating the dishwasher, the 3 bay sink or other devices for washing soiled dishware, sweeping/ mopping of floors, removing trash and other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor. The Food Service Worker may be requested to help with stocking and restocking of various items and maintaining above standard cleanliness of these areas. The Food Service Worker is responsible for cleaning and sanitizing kitchen utensils soiled in the process of food preparation, maintaining the cleanliness of the work area for safe, sanitary handling of food, equipment and supplies. This position may be responsible for some simple food preparation tasks as assigned by the Supervisor or Cook in preparation of tray service, participate in the assembly of trays for patient/residents, transport food conveyors to and from the patient floors and bring food trays to the patients on various units.

Responsibilities:

• Operates dishwasher or other devices for washing soiled dishware.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen utensils soiled in the process of food preparation.
• Cleans assigned work areas and equipment.
• Participates in the assembly of food trays for patients/residents.
• Transport of food conveyors to and from patient/resident meal sites.
• Transport of food trays to the patient’s room.
• May be requested to stocks and restocks various items in the department.
• Follows State and Federal guidelines for the safe, sanitary handling of food, equipment and supplies.
• Other work related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Other Information :

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Education

• Required No Minimum Requirement

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
• Extend body and limbs to reach items.
• Lifting, moving and loading 30 to 50 pounds.
• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.
• Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.
• Prolonged periods of walking.