Food Service Assistant

Come join the Food & Nutrition team at Johnson Memorial Medical Center part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family bringing compassionate care to our communities.

Schedule: Per Diem- Rotating Shift

Position Purpose:

Reports to Food Service Supervisor with primary responsibility to be assigned based upon daily need (i.e. dish room hot food dipper runner beverage position).

Performs a variety of food service duties including cleaning and sanitizing soiled service ware and equipment in both the kitchen and cafeteria setting up hot food workstation assembling patient food trays delivering floor stock and other related duties. Maintains all work areas and related storage areas in a safe sanitary condition.

What you will do:

• Assumes a variety of tray assembly positions on patient tray line including caller dairy toast hot food soup salad/dessert and beverage position.
• Works in dish room stripping trays returned from patients and loading onto and unloading from dish machine.

• Assembles and delivers food supplies to patient food pantries on floors.
• Delivers meal trays to patient rooms and retrieves trays after meals.
• Delivers special nourishment items to floors.
• Delivers celebration meals as assigned.
• Maintains all work areas in a safe sanitary manner by performing a number of cleaning duties.
• Assures that all products prepared meet department quality standards.
• Maintains productivity to assure food service needs are met.
• Follows safe food handling procedures to assure food wholesomeness at all times

Working Conditions:

• Moderate amount of stooping bending pushing and pulling in preparation and serving of patient and cafeteria meals and operation of kitchen equipment. Extended periods of standing or walking are required.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 35 food production lifting sheet trays and washing dishes pots and pans and going in and out of walk-in refrigerators frequently.
• Must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves hair nets/masks slip resistant shoes eye protection etc.
• Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of six (6) months experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Ability to read write and speak English and to understand written and oral instructions is required.

Compensation and Benefits:

At Trinity Health Of New England we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking compassionate and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. Thats why weve compiled a competitive comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind both at home and at work.

Pay Range: $17.00-$21.80 per hour

Pay is based on experience skills and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical Dental Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off Vacation Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative acute and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our communitys overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.