Service Assistant Jobs in Boca Raton, FL (NOW HIRING)

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Food Services Assistant you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida JFK North Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Food Services Assistant where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

TheFood ServiceWorkeris responsible forroutine daily tasks related to patient food service. These tasks include,but notlimitedto; trayassembly, portioning offood; preparationof snacks, tube feedings, and supplements; delivery of floor stock and special items to the units; delivery of patient meal trays intopatientsrooms. Ensures that all tasks are completed safely, and in strict adherence to Food and Nutrition cleaning /sanitation policies and other related policies and procedures. Provides the highest level of customer service at all times. 

• Process menus correctly by placingappropriate fooditems on patient trays during meal service. 
• Delivers meal trays to patient rooms visually checking identification bracelet and calling patientsnamewith affirmative response. Delivers pediatric trays to nursingstation. 
• Strips, cleans, and sanitizes patientcarts using approved procedures. 
• Rinses,washesand sanitizes dishware and utensils according to Board of Health Regulations. 
• Sets up and delivers patient late trays within 30 minutes of notification. 
• Checkspantries for soiled trays, after meal service and at the end of shift. 
• Prepares and delivers patient nourishments based on menu rotation and patient diet. 
• Selectsappropriate foodsfor therapeutic diets when preparing patient trays and late trays. 
• Controls food portionsthrough the use ofappropriatesized utensils and measuring devices. 
• Correctly records dish machine and refrigerator temperatures. Reports abnormal temperatures to supervisors toinitiatecorrective action process 
• Cleans,sanitizesand stocks milk and ice cream units daily and as needed. 
• Picks up and deliversp.o.supplements from pharmacy, for patients daily. 
• Stockstray line beforeand after meal service and as needed. 
• Cleans all work areas, walls, equipment, and storage areas after use according todepartmentspolicy and procedures. 
• Checkswith supervisor or clinical staff before making menu substitution. 
• Maintains a clean self and work area and practices Infection Control (hand washing) for protection of self and patients. 
• Usesall necessary food service equipment as needed using proper safety precautions and operation procedures. 
• Promptly reports food shortages or potential food shortages tosupervisor. 
• Follows sanitation procedures when handling utensils and food items 100% of the time. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Diploma orits equivalent, preferred.
• One year of experience in healthcarefood and nutrition services preferred and clerical experience preferred. 

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital is a 280-bed acute care facility. We have a 124-bed behavioral health unit. We are located in West Palm Beach, FL. HCA Florida JFK North Hospital has served the healthcare needs of Palm Beach County for 46 years. Our technology to offer patients superior outcomes, less pain and improved recovery times. Our services include a 24-hour Emergency Department, Advanced Primary Certified Stroke Center, Orthopedic Institute, Critical Care Unit and an Interventional Vascular Suite. We have Inpatient Diabetes Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Outpatient Rehabilitation, and a Center for Pain Care and surgical services. HCA Florida JFK North Hospital offers services for mental health and wellness for children, adolescents, adults and seniors. We have 600 colleagues and 900 medical staff. We are dedicated to our mission; Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

 

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Food Services Assistant opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.