Food Services Associate - Allegheny General Hospital
Date Posted: 01/11/2016
Position: Food Services Associate
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities. With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.
Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures. Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.
Department: Food & Nutrition Services
Status: Full-time, Part-time and Casual are available
Shift: Rotating
Union Position
Job Summary: Prepares and serves meals to patients, employees, visitors, and catering customers. Maintains sanitation of equipment and work areas.
Responsibilities:
- Utilizes proper food handling, portioning and food storage techniques according to departmental standards/policy and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintains, assembles and stocks adequate levels of food items, products and supplies.
- Performs cleaning functions in assigned areas following established schedules and using prescribed methods and appropriate chemicals. Complies with all safety and infection control guidelines.
- Interacts and serves patients, visitors, and employees, to ensure continuity of service.
- Performs all other duties as assigned but not limited to cashier and/or catering functions and cart transport.
Requirements:
- Requires the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a constantly changing environment and meet established timelines.
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
- Experience in food services preferred.