Hospitality Associate (Part Time)- Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital

JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION: Performs food service tasks under general supervision in a food production area and/or food service area; washes and cleans assigned utensils, area and equipment; receives, stores and disburses foodstuffs, and supplies from assigned storeroom.  Performs duties appropriately for the age population served, as defined in the department’s scope of service.
JOB FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:
1.  Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas following proper sanitary procedures.

• Maintains work area in a clean, neat and orderly manner;
  
• Sets up and operates dish machine to clean dishes, trays, silverware, glassware, and other utensils;
  
• Performs daily cleaning of ranges, kettles, carts, pots, pans, and other food service equipment;
  
• Performs special cleaning duties as assigned by the supervisor;
  
• Inspects cleaned items to ensure proper sanitation and quality;
  
• Sweeps and mops floors according to schedule; and
  
• Collects, sorts and disposes of trash, cans, bottles and similar debris and transports to disposal area as needed.

  2. Assists in expediting the flow of work in the kitchen, storeroom and/or food service areas as assigned.
  

• Retrieves, collects and transports a variety of food service supplies and equipment from one area to another as directed;
  
• As assigned, performs a variety of tasks related to receiving, storing, and disbursing various foodstuffs and supplies from the storeroom;
  3.  Maintains working area according to established infection control/safety policies.
  
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work area at all times;
  
• Utilizes kitchen equipment appropriately and safely; and
  
• Observes sanitation procedures before handling utensils or food items.
  4. Sets up tray line and prepares patient trays in accordance with established schedule and procedures.
  
• Sets up tray line according to established procedures and ensure proper temperatures of  food under refrigeration and in steam tables;
  
• Places appropriate food on trays according to menu and medical nutrition requirements 100% of the time;
  
• Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures; and
  
• Consistently checks completed trays for appearance and arrangement.
  5. Performs all other duties as assigned.