Location: Akron,OH, USA
Food Service Aide- Cafeteria Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, and Akron General understands that part of staying well is keeping up with nutritional needs. As a Food Service Aide, you will be responsible for proper food handling, portioning, serving, preparing and cooking food.A caregiver in this position works varying shifts from 5:30AM - 2:00PM or 11:00AM - 7:30PM.A caregiver who excels in this role will:Accurately dish up, portion out, assemble, weigh, measure and serve food items according to the production sheet, menu, setup diagrams or other communications.Prepare quality food items in accordance with production sheets, recipes and menus.Operate kitchen equipment necessary to perform tasks, such as food processing and preparation equipment.Prepare food on the grill, in ovens or using induction stoves.Prepare cold food items and prepare vegetables.Assist the cook.Assemble, transport, pick up and disassemble patient trays.Assist in preparing, serving, setting up and cleaning up special dinners and luncheons for meetings.Follow proper sanitation procedures and maintain and leave a clean, sanitized and organized work area.Practice proper food handling techniques and the 'clean as you go' policy.Load and unload the dish machine.Report any failures or malfunctioning equipment or utilities to a supervisor immediately.Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:High school graduate or GED.Experience in food service or the ability to perform food service general duties.Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we're dedicated to providing what matters most to you: Physical Requirements:Ability to work in hot kitchen around hot equipment and a variety of other potential hazards ranging from spills on floors to sharp cutting equipment (knives, slicer). Ability to withstand changes in work environment temperatures (hot kitchen to cooler).An insensitivity to allergic reactions to required sanitation chemicals, gloves, food and supplies used and essential to the job.Ability to work in wet environment with hands frequently exposed to water.Must have physical qualifications to walk, stand for extended periods of time, as well as entering walk-in coolers and freezers to obtain needed products, with assistance when necessary.Ability to lift 30 lbs.Personal Protective Equipment:Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.