About this role
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Food Service Associate
Primary Purpose
Responsible for producing and serving meals in retail, patient services, sanitation area, or production environment in the Nutrition Services Department.
Minimum Specifications
Education
• None
Experience
• None
Equivalent Education and/or Experience
• None
Certification/Registration/Licensure
Must have a certificate of completion of a food handler training course accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and/or the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS), or must obtain one within sixty (60) days of placement in the role.
Required Tests for Placement
• None
Skills or Special Abilities
• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food service and related job duties and be able to follow proper sanitation procedures within three months of employment. • Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers. • Must be able to operate a PC and perform basic computer entries within three months.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for producing and serving meals in a retail or patient service area or a production environment. • Communicates and addresses food and nutrition issues in the assigned area. • Communicates and interacts with unit staff regarding unit food service needs. • Collects soiled trays/dishes and transports them to the kitchen for cleaning. • Responsible for quality service reflected in patient, retail, sanitation, and food production satisfaction survey results. • Responsible for meeting quality assurance and infection prevention standards. • Ensures self-education by attending mandated in-service educational sessions and reading or studying materials that are applicable to Nutrition Services. Integrates this knowledge as appropriate into the job.