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. Assist in ensuring proper storage of all foods.

Responsibilities

Prepares special items, desserts, fruits, pureed foods and thickened fluids according to safety/sanitation/preparation policies and procedures according to dress code. Uses correct hand washing and glove procedures.

Assists in maintaining order/cleanliness in coolers, freezers, and store room while putting up food using the FIFO rotation.

Sets up tray line and assembles trays for meal service in a timely manner with attention to diet orders, select menus, food and beverage preferences, eye appeal, and food quality while keeping talk to a minimum during assembly. Follows correct policy and procedure for storing, labeling and using leftovers.

Delivers meals to hospital patients using 2 patient identifiers, a friendly tone to voice, a smile and asks the patient if they need anything else, are they enjoying their food, etc. Communicates problems or physical needs to nursing staff and food complaints to food service management.

Prepares dirty trays, plates, glasses, silverware etc for dishwashing, operates dish machine correctly, check and records water temps/takes corrective action as appropriate, keeps machine clean/polished and well maintained. Uses correct ware washing p&p (air drying, glove use, cleaning up water spills) for safety of self and others. Stores clean dishes and utensils correctly.

Takes pride in keeping the kitchen and equipment clean, sanitized and polished as per policy and uses chemicals safely. Makes use of any “down time” to assure all areas are clean- including utility carts and does not mind helping others when their tasks are completed. Keeps chemical room organized and pathway to fire equipment cleDCH Standards:

Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent preferred. On the job training, no previous experience required.

Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

Other facts

Tech stack

Food Preparation,Sanitation,Dishwashing,Customer Service,Communication,Teamwork,Attention to Detail,Food Safety,Cleaning,Organization,Time Management,Problem Solving,Glove Use,Labeling,FIFO Rotation,Meal Delivery

About DCH Health System

Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, DCH Health System has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to the residents of West Alabama. Comprised of DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center and Fayette Medical Center, the DCH Health System provides comprehensive services in:

Cancer treatment
Critical Care
Cardiac Services
Bloodless medicine
Home health care
Sleep medicine
Occupational medicine
Sports medicine
Spine/pain care
Therapy services
Women’s services
and much more

DCH Regional Medical Center has 583 beds and offers a variety of specialty units and advanced services, including cancer, cardiology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and the region's most advanced trauma center.

Northport Medical Center is a 204-bed community hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The facility also operates the DCH (inpatient) Rehabilitation Pavilion and North Harbor Pavilion for mental health.

Fayette Medical Center, through a lease agreement with the DCH Health System, is a 61-bed rural hospital that offers the residents of Fayette County inpatient care, along with sophisticated diagnostic equipment, surgical techniques and specialty clinics. A 122-bed nursing home on site is fully accredited and licensed for intermediate and skilled nursing care.

Our goal is to provide the best health system possible for patients to receive proper care, employees to work efficiently, and physicians to practice medicine for the benefit of everyone.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Website: http://www.dchsystem.com

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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Founding Year: 1923

What you'll do

The Food Service Assistant is responsible for meal preparation, service, and sanitation of kitchen equipment and utensils. They also assist in food storage and delivery to patients while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Fay Food Service Assistant-Kitchen Sanitation/Dishwasher do at DCH Health System?

As a Fay Food Service Assistant-Kitchen Sanitation/Dishwasher at DCH Health System, you will: the Food Service Assistant is responsible for meal preparation, service, and sanitation of kitchen equipment and utensils. They also assist in food storage and delivery to patients while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards..

Why join DCH Health System as a Fay Food Service Assistant-Kitchen Sanitation/Dishwasher?

DCH Health System is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

Is the Fay Food Service Assistant-Kitchen Sanitation/Dishwasher position at DCH Health System remote?

The Fay Food Service Assistant-Kitchen Sanitation/Dishwasher position at DCH Health System is based in Fayette, Alabama, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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