Fayette Medical Associates
Food Service Assistant (Full Time)
Fayette Medical Associates, Fayette, Alabama, United States, 35555
Food Service Assistant (Full Time)
Company: Fayette Medical Associates
Job ID: 2025-11749
Location: US-AL-Fayette (Fayette, AL)
Category: Support Services
Position Type: Regular Full-Time (72 to 80 hours bi‑weekly)
Overview Assist in the timely preparation, service, and delivery of meals and snacks; assist in daily or scheduled cleaning and sanitation of equipment, dishes, floors, and utensils following established policies and procedures. Ensure proper storage of all foods.
Responsibilities
Prepare special items, desserts, fruits, pureed foods and thickened fluids according to safety, sanitation, and preparation policies and procedures; use correct hand washing and glove procedures.
Assist in maintaining order and cleanliness in coolers, freezers, and storerooms while putting up food using FIFO rotation.
Set up tray line and assemble trays for meal service in a timely manner with attention to diet orders, menu preferences, eye appeal, and food quality while keeping talk to a minimum during assembly; follow correct policies for storing, labeling, and using leftovers.
Deliver meals to hospital patients using two patient identifiers, a friendly tone, a smile, and ask the patient if they need anything else or are enjoying their food; communicate problems or physical needs to nursing staff and food complaints to food service management.
Prepare dirty trays, plates, glasses, silverware, etc., for dishwashing; operate the dish machine correctly, check and record water temperatures, take corrective action as appropriate, keep the machine clean and well maintained; use correct ware washing practices and safety procedures.
Take pride in keeping the kitchen and equipment clean, sanitized, and polished as per policy; use chemicals safely, keep the chemical room organized, and ensure pathways to fire equipment are clear.
DCH Standards
Maintain performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Perform compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards, including creating positive relationships with patients, families, coworkers, colleagues, and with oneself.
Use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet as required.
Adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent preferred; on‑the‑job training provided, no previous experience required.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Job ID: 2025-11749
Location: US-AL-Fayette (Fayette, AL)
Category: Support Services
Position Type: Regular Full-Time (72 to 80 hours bi‑weekly)
Overview Assist in the timely preparation, service, and delivery of meals and snacks; assist in daily or scheduled cleaning and sanitation of equipment, dishes, floors, and utensils following established policies and procedures. Ensure proper storage of all foods.
Responsibilities
Prepare special items, desserts, fruits, pureed foods and thickened fluids according to safety, sanitation, and preparation policies and procedures; use correct hand washing and glove procedures.
Assist in maintaining order and cleanliness in coolers, freezers, and storerooms while putting up food using FIFO rotation.
Set up tray line and assemble trays for meal service in a timely manner with attention to diet orders, menu preferences, eye appeal, and food quality while keeping talk to a minimum during assembly; follow correct policies for storing, labeling, and using leftovers.
Deliver meals to hospital patients using two patient identifiers, a friendly tone, a smile, and ask the patient if they need anything else or are enjoying their food; communicate problems or physical needs to nursing staff and food complaints to food service management.
Prepare dirty trays, plates, glasses, silverware, etc., for dishwashing; operate the dish machine correctly, check and record water temperatures, take corrective action as appropriate, keep the machine clean and well maintained; use correct ware washing practices and safety procedures.
Take pride in keeping the kitchen and equipment clean, sanitized, and polished as per policy; use chemicals safely, keep the chemical room organized, and ensure pathways to fire equipment are clear.
DCH Standards
Maintain performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Perform compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards, including creating positive relationships with patients, families, coworkers, colleagues, and with oneself.
Use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet as required.
Adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent preferred; on‑the‑job training provided, no previous experience required.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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