Food Services Assistant Full-Time Evenings
Company: Houston Methodist
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARYAt Houston Methodist, the Food Services Assistant
(FSA) position is responsible for performing a variety of duties in
the kitchen, patient tray line and/or retail areas such as
assisting in tray assembly for patients, simple food preparation,
serving customers and set up to include replenishing stations. This
position transports food carts to and from kitchen areas to patient
care units and/or conference rooms in a timely manner and will
perform dishwashing duties, as assigned. The FSA position
communicates with peers and management regarding identified hazards
in the work place, following correct procedures in cleaning of
equipment and sanitation of work areas, along with special cleaning
as assigned. This position follows all departmental policies and
procedures and complies with relevant local Food Ordinances.PRIMARY
JOB RESPONSIBILITIESJob responsibilities labeled EF capture those
duties that are essential functions of the job.PEOPLE - 20%
- Interacts in a positive, professional manner with patients,
visitors and staff. Communicates clearly and professionally to
promote both work efforts and problem resolution. Works in
conjunction with the Patient Services, Catering, Retail Services
and Production staff as part of a team ensuring each delivery is
accurately prepared, and on time. (EF)
- Follows through with resolving problems as they arise and
provides leadership with a full report when issues are identified.
(EF)
- Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural
diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Contributes towards
improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e.
peer-to-peer accountability. (EF)SERVICE - 35%
- Prepares and serves simple food items as directed by production
sheet or menu. (EF)
- Delivers trays with accuracy and efficiency to designated
locations to achieve established time frame for room service or
traditional service meal delivery. Assists with assembling of trays
on tray-line as needed. Works in the dish room as assigned.
(EF)
- Transports pantry supplies, garbage, cardboard and supplies to
designated areas. Maintains clean, orderly storage areas with all
food items. (EF)
- Retrieves soiled trays, returns carts in a timely manner to
appropriate location. (EF)
- Performs patient tray setup and ensures all supplies stocked
for patient tray line each meal period. (EF)QUALITY/SAFETY -
25%
- Follows proper procedure in loading and transporting of food
delivery carts to prevent spillage and delay of meal delivery to
the patient. Accurately maintains food cart delivery log. (EF)
- Ensures food served is presented attractively and is held at
the proper temperature. Follows all relevant local Food Ordinances
including by not limited to, labeling and dating food properly to
ensure freshness, properly rotates food items and ensures all food
beyond the expiration date is discarded. Ensures the service area
is clean and sanitized. (EF)
- Follows the menu paying close attention to details. Reviews
menus in advance to ensure supplies are in-house. Utilizes down
time for preparation of setups to ensure menus are ready at the
specified time. (EF)FINANCE - 10%
- Minimizes food waste through portion control and ensures proper
use and storage of food, supplies and equipment to reduce
departmental cost and expenses. (EF)
- Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation
in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively
and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
(EF)GROWTH/INNOVATION - 10%
- Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that will
improve quality or service. (EF)
- Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and
takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with
appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development
Plan on an on-going basis. (EF)This job description is not intended
to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other
reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston
Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and
responsibilities as the need arises.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTSo High
School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED,
verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion
of post-secondary education, etc.) preferredEXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTSo Experience in a food service environment or large
service establishment preferred
Keywords: Houston Methodist, Houston , Food Services Assistant Full-Time Evenings, Hospitality & Tourism , Houston, Texas
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