Food Service Assistant (traybuilder)

Job Responsibilities

Duties - Under the direct supervision of management, this position sets up, works, and cleans respective positions of the patient tray line, dish machine, pots & pans, and cafeteria. This position may deliver patient trays, and practices safe and sanitary habits while performing all assigned activities according to established standards. Maintain a clean environment for our patients, visitors, and employees. This position performs numerous activities that require interaction with co-workers and guests, must function as a team player, and provide prompt, courteous service that exemplifies our commitment to service excellence.

Operations - Assures that proper food handling, temperature readings, and sanitation procedures are followed. Maintains excellent customer service, while meeting our guests' requests. Dish room staff is to retrieve dirty trays, clean all dishes to prepare for use, empty trash, and take trash carts to dumpster.

Sanitation and Conservation - Complete required HACCP logs. Handle food in a sanitary manner; maintain food at temperatures above 140 or below 41 degrees. Dish Machine log and Sanitizer log is to be completed to meet Board of Health and Department standards.

Customer Service - Demonstrate effective customer service to fellow employees, customers, managers and visitors. Follow CARES standards at all times. Performs other duties assigned.

Safety - Maintain safety program within the department. Ensure safety concerns are reported appropriately.

Job Qualifications

No directly related experience. Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.

Primary Location: Burnet Campus

Schedule: Part time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Department: Patient Feeding

Employee Status: Regular

FTE: 0.5

Weekly Hours: 20

Expected Starting Pay Range:

Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $16.50 - $19.80

Market Leading Benefits Including:

Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions

Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

Physical and mental health wellness programs

Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's is:

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

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