UNC Health
Food Services Associate - Production
UNC Health, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517
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Food Services Associate - Production
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UNC Health .
Summary The Food Service Associate (FSA) – Production supports patient meal service by preparing ingredients and producing salads, sandwiches, and desserts for direct trayline service. This role performs basic food preparation and assembly tasks using standardized recipes, production sheets, and established food safety and sanitation standards. The position works under routine supervision and does not perform independent cooking of hot entrees or menu planning.
Responsibilities
Prepares ingredients for food production, including washing, peeling, cutting, slicing, and measuring items as directed.
Produces salads, sandwiches, and desserts for patient trayline service according to standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
Assembles cold and simple food items for direct patient consumption.
Follows all food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards.
Maintains proper food temperatures, labeling, dating, and storage practices.
Maintains clean, sanitary, and organized workstations, equipment, and coolers.
Uses food products efficiently to minimize waste and support cost‑effective operations.
Follows written and verbal instructions from supervisors and production leadership.
Works collaboratively with production and trayline teams to meet service timelines.
Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and a positive work ethic.
Wears required Nutrition and Food Services uniforms and maintains them in clean, serviceable condition.
Wears required non‑slip footwear in all food production areas.
Performs other related duties as assigned to support department operations.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the shift.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and use hands for food preparation tasks.
Ability to lift and move supplies up to approximately 50 lb.
Working Conditions
Kitchen and food production environment with exposure to hot and cold areas, sharp tools, cleaning chemicals, and food service equipment.
Flexible scheduling based on operational needs, including weekends and holidays.
Production kitchen operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Preferences
High school diploma or GED preferred.
One to three months of food service, kitchen support, or production experience preferred.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
No licensure or certification required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements:
Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to perform basic math related to measuring and portioning.
Ability to follow standardized recipes and production instructions.
Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to safely use basic kitchen tools and equipment.
Ability to monitor and maintain appropriate food holding temperatures.
Job Details Legal Employer:
STATE Entity:
UNC Medical Center Organization Unit:
NFS Production Services Work Type:
Full Time Standard Hours Per Week:
40.00 Salary Range:
$17.60 - $24.29 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type:
Onsite Work Schedule:
Evening Job Location of Job:
US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices
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Food Services Associate - Production
role at
UNC Health .
Summary The Food Service Associate (FSA) – Production supports patient meal service by preparing ingredients and producing salads, sandwiches, and desserts for direct trayline service. This role performs basic food preparation and assembly tasks using standardized recipes, production sheets, and established food safety and sanitation standards. The position works under routine supervision and does not perform independent cooking of hot entrees or menu planning.
Responsibilities
Prepares ingredients for food production, including washing, peeling, cutting, slicing, and measuring items as directed.
Produces salads, sandwiches, and desserts for patient trayline service according to standardized recipes and portion guidelines.
Assembles cold and simple food items for direct patient consumption.
Follows all food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention standards.
Maintains proper food temperatures, labeling, dating, and storage practices.
Maintains clean, sanitary, and organized workstations, equipment, and coolers.
Uses food products efficiently to minimize waste and support cost‑effective operations.
Follows written and verbal instructions from supervisors and production leadership.
Works collaboratively with production and trayline teams to meet service timelines.
Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and a positive work ethic.
Wears required Nutrition and Food Services uniforms and maintains them in clean, serviceable condition.
Wears required non‑slip footwear in all food production areas.
Performs other related duties as assigned to support department operations.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the shift.
Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and use hands for food preparation tasks.
Ability to lift and move supplies up to approximately 50 lb.
Working Conditions
Kitchen and food production environment with exposure to hot and cold areas, sharp tools, cleaning chemicals, and food service equipment.
Flexible scheduling based on operational needs, including weekends and holidays.
Production kitchen operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Preferences
High school diploma or GED preferred.
One to three months of food service, kitchen support, or production experience preferred.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
None required as long as other position qualifications are met.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
No licensure or certification required.
Professional Experience Requirements:
No prior experience required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements:
Ability to read and write in English.
Ability to perform basic math related to measuring and portioning.
Ability to follow standardized recipes and production instructions.
Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation practices.
Ability to safely use basic kitchen tools and equipment.
Ability to monitor and maintain appropriate food holding temperatures.
Job Details Legal Employer:
STATE Entity:
UNC Medical Center Organization Unit:
NFS Production Services Work Type:
Full Time Standard Hours Per Week:
40.00 Salary Range:
$17.60 - $24.29 per hour (Hiring Range) Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity Work Assignment Type:
Onsite Work Schedule:
Evening Job Location of Job:
US:NC:Chapel Hill Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices
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