Job Details
The Food Production Associate I will produce, portion and label cold food including but not limited to sandwiches, salads, desserts, condiments for patient, cafeteria, and catering. Will complete assigned food pre-preparation needs for production. Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Minimum Work Experience
1 year Related experience (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Do basic mathematical calculations, read and comprehend basic English.
Lifting 50 lbs. Maximum, frequently lifting of 25 lbs.
Must be able to go into refrigerated/freezer areas for some supplies.
Functional Accountabilities
Culinary/Productivity
* Prepare cold food according to standardized recipes and production sheet needs, including but not limited to portion control, garnish and presentation.
* Assist with hot food pre-preparation as needed.
* Maintain appropriate records of food temperatures, production and usage.
* Maintain and ensure food safety standards.
Safety/Sanitation
* Maintain a clean, sanitary work environment throughout shift according to the standards of the department, hospital and regulatory agencies.
* Utilize HACCP process during all aspects of food production.
* Perform cleaning assignments as assigned.
Communication
* Communicate to Management all food quality and availability issues, equipment status, customer and staffing issues.
* Communicate to management unresolved customer service issues within 24 hours.
* Complete quality control documentation including but not limited to chill time & temperature and preparation time and temperatures.
Professionalism
* Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures.
* Maintain a professional image by adhering to department uniform guidelines.
* Regularly adhere to department schedules.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
* Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Teamwork/Communication
* Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
* Partner with all team members to achieve goals
* Receptive to others' ideas and opinions
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
* Contribute to a positive work environment
* Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
* Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
* Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
* Use resources efficiently
* Search for less costly ways of doing things
Safety
* Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
* Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
* Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
* Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
* Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
* Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance