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Patient Tray Line Attendant (Aultman Hospital)

Canton, OH • On-site

AVI Foodsystems
Food Services and Drinking Places • 5 - 10K employees
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$15/hr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

AVI Foodsystems rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 174 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

AVI Foodsystems at Aultman Hospital is seeking a candidate for a full-time Cook/Patient Tray Line Attendant. Great starting pay rate of $15.00/hr. for the 10a – 6:30p shift. Applicant must have the ability to read, understand, assemble trays and understand patient meal tickets (training provided).

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs a wide variety of routine duties in the kitchen and patient trayline assembly areas related to the preparation, service and transport of food
  • Replenishes supplies and food items for patient trayline to assure adequate quantities and no interruption of service during trayline operations
  • Organizes work to be ready for prompt start of patient trayline; maintains pre-established trayline pace
  • Maintain cleanliness and proper sanitation of work areas and coolers
  • Assess temperatures of food for sanitation purposes
  • Wash dishes, pots and pans and operate dish machine, when needed
  • Ensure proper food and sanitation standards to comply with federal, state and other regulatory agencies.

Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds and push food carts
  • Previous food service experience a plus
  • Strong work ethic
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Rotating weekends and holiday shifts are required

We conduct pre-employment drug testing and background checks. EOE

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Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Warren, OH, US

Year founded

1960

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