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Neuropsychiatric Hospitals

Dietary Cook & Aide PRN

Houston, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $16.75/hr

Performs tray line functions including obtaining supplies, serving, portioning food, washing dishes, following Indiana State Boards of Health sanitation guidelines, and operating equipment in kitchen ...

Mission Hospital

Food and Nutrition Services

Austin, TX · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Host/Hostess, Tray line, Porter, Pots and Pans/Dish Room. • Must know policies and procedures for HACCP standards, familiar with area appropriate HACCP logs and demonstrates how to document ...

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Steward

Houston, TX

$12.50 - $17.25/hr

At Houston Methodist, the Steward position is responsible for completing general cleaning and assigned work in the central kitchen dish room and patient tray line during meal service times, as ...

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital

Steward

Cypress, TX

$13 - $18/hr

At Houston Methodist, the Steward position is responsible for completing general cleaning and assigned work in the central kitchen dish room and patient tray line during meal service times, as ...

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital

Steward

Cypress, TX

$13 - $18/hr

At Houston Methodist, the Steward position is responsible for completing general cleaning and assigned work in the central kitchen dish room and patient tray line during meal service times, as ...

Houston Methodist

Steward

Katy, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $18.75/hr

At Houston Methodist, the Steward position is responsible for completing general cleaning and assigned work in the central kitchen dish room and patient tray line during meal service times, as ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the tray line position?

To thrive on a Tray Line, you need basic food handling skills, attention to portion control, and the ability to follow dietary guidelines, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of food service equipment, safety protocols, and sometimes a food handler's certification are typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills help individuals excel in this fast-paced, team-based environment. These abilities are crucial for maintaining efficiency, ensuring accuracy in meal assembly, and delivering safe, high-quality service to customers or patients.

What is a tray line?

A Tray Line job involves assembling meal trays for patients, customers, or residents in hospitals, cafeterias, or food service settings. Workers follow portion guidelines, ensure dietary restrictions are met, and keep the tray line area clean and organized. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and maintaining food safety standards.

What does a tray line worker do?

A typical shift on the Tray Line involves assembling meal trays according to standardized menus and specific dietary requirements, often working as part of a larger team in a hospital or institutional kitchen. You may rotate between tasks such as portioning food, ensuring quality control, and stocking supplies. The work is usually fast-paced, especially during peak meal times, requiring efficiency and attention to detail. Team members frequently interact with kitchen staff, dietitians, and sometimes delivery personnel to ensure timely and accurate meal distribution. This role provides valuable exposure to the broader food service and healthcare industries, offering opportunities for advancement into supervisory or specialized dietary positions.

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Food Services Assistant - Multiple Openings

Houston Methodist

Sugar Land, TX • On-site

$13.50 - $17/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Other

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Houston Methodist rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 300 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

We are currently hiring for multiple positions in this role! We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available across various shifts, including [day shift 7am - 7pm, night shift 7pm - 7am]. By applying to this requisition, you will be considered for current and future openings that match your skills and availability. If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with flexibility and a great company culture, we encourage you to apply today!
At Houston Methodist, the Food Services Assistant (FSA) position is responsible for performing a variety of duties in the kitchen, patient tray line and/or retail areas such as assisting in tray assembly for patients, simple food preparation, serving customers and set up to include replenishing stations. This position transports food carts to and from kitchen areas to patient care units and/or conference rooms in a timely manner and will perform dishwashing duties as assigned. The FSA position communicates with peers and management regarding identified hazards in the work place, following correct procedures in cleaning of equipment and sanitation of work areas, along with special cleaning as assigned. This position follows all departmental policies and procedures and complies with relevant local Food Ordinances.
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.) preferred

EXPERIENCE
  • Experience in a food service environment or large service establishment preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • Food Handlers Permit - Various Issuers Accredited food handler training course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Working knowledge of Serve Safe guidelines and Health department standards
  • Knowledge of food service equipment and sanitation principles
  • Demonstrates active listening skills giving full attention to what other people are saying
  • Knowledge of kitchen equipment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Interacts in a positive, professional manner with patients, visitors and staff. Communicates clearly and professionally to promote both work efforts and problem resolution. Works in conjunction with the Patient Services, Catering, Retail Services and Production staff as part of a team ensuring each delivery is accurately prepared, and on time.
  • Follows through with resolving problems as they arise and provides leadership with a full report when issues are identified.
  • Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Prepares and serves simple food items as directed by production sheet or menu.
  • Delivers trays with accuracy and efficiency to designated locations to achieve established time frame for room service or traditional service meal delivery. Assists with assembling of trays on tray-line as needed. Works in the dish room as assigned.
  • Transports pantry supplies, garbage, cardboard, and supplies to designated areas. Maintains clean, orderly storage areas with all food items.
  • Retrieves soiled trays, returns carts in a timely manner to appropriate location.
  • Performs patient tray setup and ensures all supplies stocked for patient tray line each meal period.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Follows proper procedure in loading and transporting of food delivery carts to prevent spillage and delay of meal delivery to the patient. Accurately maintains food cart delivery log.
  • Ensures food served is presented attractively and is held at the proper temperature. Follows all relevant local Food Ordinances including but not limited to, labeling and dating food properly to ensure freshness, properly rotates food items, and ensures all food beyond the expiration date is discarded. Ensures the service area is clean and sanitized.
  • Follows the menu paying close attention to details. Reviews menus in advance to ensure supplies are in-house. Utilizes down time for preparation of setups to ensure menus are ready at the specified time.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Minimizes food waste through portion control and ensures proper use and storage of food, supplies, and equipment to reduce departmental cost and expenses.
  • Utilizes resources with cost-effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Generates and communicates new ideas and suggestions that will improve quality or service.
  • Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan (MDP) on an ongoing basis.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
  • WORK ATTIRE
    • Uniform: Yes
    • Scrubs: No
    • Business professional: No
    • Other (department approved): Yes

    ON-CALL*
    *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
    • On Call* No

    TRAVEL**
    **Travel specifications may vary by department**
    • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
    • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Work Shift:
4 - Evergreen - All Shifts (United States of America)
Job Category:
Non-clinicalHouston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is committed to leading medicine by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of unparalleled quality, safety, service and innovation to patients in Fort Bend County and surrounding areas. Houston Methodist Sugar Land offers access to the most innovative care available, including comprehensive cancer care; neuroscience and spine care; orthopedics and sports medicine; heart and vascular care; women's services; childbirth center with level III NICU; bariatric and digestive care; and advanced imaging - all backed by our focus on healing people today and offering hope for tomorrow.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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