Associate Food Service

Parkland Health and Hospital System
Dallas, TX
Job Description
Location: Main Hospital Bldg - 1st Flr

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 retail or patient service area or 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 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.


Requisition ID: 987661