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Food Service Worker
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White Plains Hospital
Position Summary Function will vary according to the position assigned. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: cold food preparation, stocking, delivery, assembling meals, and following established standards for patients/guests in the “Expressly for You” meal program, sanitation duties, pot and dish cleaning, cafeteria service, and cashiering.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Adheres to WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
Punches in/out as required based on assigned work schedule.
Reports to kitchen ready to work in uniform including appropriate tie, and shoes with visible identification badge.
Demonstrates/Articulates an understanding of responsibilities of the assigned positions.
Verbalizes and applies knowledge of current department policies and procedures.
Attends staff meeting, in-service or equivalent to update knowledge related to current department/hospital issues as required or requested.
Completes annual department/hospital competency requirements and they are documented appropriately on Competency/Education Record.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required.
Core Competencies
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Team Player
Excellent Communication Skills (written/verbal)
Ability to Multi-task
Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment
Standing/walking up to 7.5 hours, lifting up to 50 pounds, grasping, pulling, pushing, carrying, repetitive movement, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing, and kneeling
Must have the ability to perform routine repetitive duties.
Ability to detect and greet patients
Must be able to read a menu and menu ticket, ability to read and verbalize a patient's name, ability to work under pressure, ability to maintain an even temperament in stressful situations.
Communicates frequently with patients who may have questions and requires exchange of accurate information.
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS database and accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access).
Primary Population Served
Neonatal (birth – 28 days)
Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
Adult (18 – 64 years)
Geriatric (> 65 years)
Patients with exceptional communication needs
Patients with developmental delays
Patients at end of life
Patients under isolation precautions
Patients with cultural needs
Patients with weight-related comorbidities (Bariatric)
Non-patient care population
All populations
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.
Hourly Rate: $21.18
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Part‑time
Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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Food Service Worker
role at
White Plains Hospital
Position Summary Function will vary according to the position assigned. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: cold food preparation, stocking, delivery, assembling meals, and following established standards for patients/guests in the “Expressly for You” meal program, sanitation duties, pot and dish cleaning, cafeteria service, and cashiering.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Adheres to WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
Punches in/out as required based on assigned work schedule.
Reports to kitchen ready to work in uniform including appropriate tie, and shoes with visible identification badge.
Demonstrates/Articulates an understanding of responsibilities of the assigned positions.
Verbalizes and applies knowledge of current department policies and procedures.
Attends staff meeting, in-service or equivalent to update knowledge related to current department/hospital issues as required or requested.
Completes annual department/hospital competency requirements and they are documented appropriately on Competency/Education Record.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
High School Diploma or GED required.
Core Competencies
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Team Player
Excellent Communication Skills (written/verbal)
Ability to Multi-task
Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment
Standing/walking up to 7.5 hours, lifting up to 50 pounds, grasping, pulling, pushing, carrying, repetitive movement, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing, and kneeling
Must have the ability to perform routine repetitive duties.
Ability to detect and greet patients
Must be able to read a menu and menu ticket, ability to read and verbalize a patient's name, ability to work under pressure, ability to maintain an even temperament in stressful situations.
Communicates frequently with patients who may have questions and requires exchange of accurate information.
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS database and accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access).
Primary Population Served
Neonatal (birth – 28 days)
Infant (29 days – less than 1 year)
Pediatric (1 – 12 years)
Adolescent (13 – 17 years)
Adult (18 – 64 years)
Geriatric (> 65 years)
Patients with exceptional communication needs
Patients with developmental delays
Patients at end of life
Patients under isolation precautions
Patients with cultural needs
Patients with weight-related comorbidities (Bariatric)
Non-patient care population
All populations
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.
Hourly Rate: $21.18
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Part‑time
Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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