Food Service Worker

City/State:

White Plains, New York

Department:

Food_Nutrition

Bargaining Unit:

WPH - 1199 SEIU

Work Shift:

Evening

Work Days:

DAYS VARY

Scheduled Hours:

Hours Vary

Hours Per Pay Period:

45

Pay Rate/Range:

$22.14 - $22.14

For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following: • Adheres to WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors • Punches in/out as required based on assigned work schedule. • Reports to work area ready to work in uniform, appropriate shoes, and visible identification badge according to policy. • Demonstrates/articulates an understanding of responsibilities of the assigned positions. • Verbalizes and applies knowledge of current department policies and procedures. • Attends staff meeting, in-service or equivalent to update knowledge related to current department/hospital issues as required or requested. • Responsible for completing annual department/hospital competency and educational requirements. • Assembles trays according to patient menu on tray ticket and retrieves trays from patients’ rooms. • Follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HAACP) guidelines when handling food and when cleaning workstations and breaking down patient tray line. • Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures. • Communicates with nursing departments, clinical dietitians, and other personnel to provide excellent patient services. • Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Core Competencies:

• Excellent Customer Service Skills Team Player
• Excellent Communication Skills (written/verbal) Ability to multi-task

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• Standing/walking up to 7.5 hours, lifting up to 50 pounds, grasping, pulling, pushing, carrying, repetitive movement, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing, and kneeling. • Ability to perform repetitive duties. • Ability to acknowledge and greet patients, visitors and all customers.

• Ability to read a menu ticket, read and verbalize a patient’s name, ability to work under pressure and ability to maintain an even temperament in stressful situations. • Communicates frequently with patients who may have questions and require exchange of accurate information. • May be exposed to wet and humid conditions and to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.

White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.