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Subway – Food Services Assistant IIStart times can be 8am, 9:30am or 11:00 am rotating every other weekend/holiday required.1. Prepares hot and cold food items for patient room service, café/diner and catering. Assists in the preparation of pre portioned, make ahead bulk items for patient room service menu.
2. Follows standardized recipes and daily production sheets and accurately records amounts produced. Delivers all food items prepared to designated serving area in an established timeframe and at the required temperature. Completes next day’s preparation assignments. Routinely tests food for quality, appearance, flavor, temperature, texture, color and doneness.
3. Follows established guidelines, recipes and procedures for age specific feeding and specialized diets including but not limited to Diabetic, Ketogenic, BMT, Sodium Restricted and Low Fat. Assists in the preparation and execution of patient related food service such as Bader 5 buffets, Child Life functions and Community Suppers.
4. Fills in for senior cooks and patient cook during breaks. Assists in the preparation of cafe evening menu items with products prepared by senior cooks. Fills in for patient cook during vacations.
5. Follows and monitors H.A.C.C.P. food preparation and storage procedures. Follows department policies and procedures for hand washing, hair restraints, cooling/reheating foods and taste testing.
6. Stores, holds and transports cold food items at 40°F or below and hot food items at 140°F or above. Tests food temperatures with approved food thermometer and records in log.
7. Wraps, labels and dates all food items and stores in designated area in an organized manner. Follows F.I.F.O. principle of food rotation.
8. Cleans and sanitizes all food contact surfaces and equipment after every use to avoid contamination. Records ppm of sanitizer solution in designated log. Avoids cross contamination from raw to cooked and ready to eat foods via hands, equipment, utensils and cutting boards.
9. Maintains high levels of sanitation of all equipment by adhering to department policies and procedures, Health Dept. codes and J.C.A.H.O. regulations.
10. Contributes to a positive working environment and promotes teamwork by taking initiative to improve overall quality and exceed customer expectations. Maintains clear communication channels and constructive, sensitive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, patients, customers, parents and all hospital staff.
Work experience: 6 months previous work experience
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2. Follows standardized recipes and daily production sheets and accurately records amounts produced. Delivers all food items prepared to designated serving area in an established timeframe and at the required temperature. Completes next day’s preparation assignments. Routinely tests food for quality, appearance, flavor, temperature, texture, color and doneness.
1. Frequently lifting and carrying patients/children/objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and carrying patients/children/objects weighing 11 to 20 pounds.
2. Frequently stooping and bending, sitting and standing.
3. Frequently reaching and grasping objects below, at, and above shoulder level.
4. Regularly pushing and/or pulling non-motorized equipment e.g., stretcher, food cart, mop, etc. weighing 11 to 20 pounds.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs.
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.