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DCH Health System

Community-owned health system in West Alabama

Food Service Assistant

Full-TimeDeadline 7/13/27
No salary listed
Mid
Fayette, AL, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityCulinary & Kitchen Production, Dining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • The position requires the ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
  • No previous experience is required; on-the-job training is provided.
  • The employee must use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and the intranet.
  • The employee must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in the timely preparation, service, and delivery of meals and snacks.
  • Assist with daily or scheduled cleaning and sanitation of equipment, dishes, floors, and utensils according to established policies and procedures.
  • Assist in ensuring proper storage of all foods.
  • Prepare special items, desserts, fruits, pureed foods, and thickened fluids according to safety, sanitation, preparation, and dress-code policies and procedures.
  • Use correct hand-washing and glove procedures.
  • Maintain order and cleanliness in coolers, freezers, and the storeroom while putting away food using first-in, first-out rotation.
  • Set up the tray line and assemble trays for meal service while following diet orders, select menus, food and beverage preferences, eye-appeal standards, and food-quality requirements.
  • Store, label, and use leftovers according to policy and procedure.
  • Deliver meals to hospital patients using two patient identifiers, communicate with patients about additional needs and meal satisfaction, and report problems or physical needs to nursing staff and food complaints to food service management.
  • Prepare dirty trays, plates, glasses, and silverware for dishwashing.
  • Operate the dish machine correctly, check and record water temperatures, and take corrective action as appropriate.
  • Keep the dish machine clean, polished, and well maintained.
  • Follow correct ware-washing procedures, including air drying, glove use, and cleaning up water spills.
  • Store clean dishes and utensils correctly.
  • Keep the kitchen and equipment clean, sanitized, and polished according to policy, and use chemicals safely.
  • Use downtime to clean all areas, including utility carts, and assist others when assigned tasks are completed.
  • Keep the chemical room organized and the pathway to fire equipment clear.
  • Maintain performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards outlined in the performance evaluation.
  • Perform compliance requirements outlined in the Employee Handbook.
  • Adhere to the DCH Mission, Vision, and Values and create positive relationships with patients, families, coworkers, and colleagues.
  • Perform essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
  • Identify and reduce unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors, and employees.
  • Recognize and take appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

About the company

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DCH Health System

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DCH is a community-owned health system serving West Alabama through hospitals in Tuscaloosa, Northport and Fayette. DCH Regional Medical Center anchors the network with cancer, cardiac, minimally invasive surgery and advanced trauma services, while Northport Medical Center provides inpatient and outpatient care, rehabilitation and mental health services. Fayette Medical Center serves rural communities through inpatient care, clinics, diagnostics and a nursing facility; DCH also operates home health and outpatient services. A community board governs the DCH Healthcare Authority, a government subdivision that operates the health system. Druid City Hospital opened in 1923, and DCH is based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tuscaloosa, AL

Founded

1923

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