Food Service Aide

Join Cleveland Clinic's Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers 476 beds and a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Food Service Aide, you will perform a variety of duties for the set-up, delivery, and service of food. This position requires you to interact with our caregivers and patients, providing the highest quality of service every day. You will also always maintain the cleanliness of the work area and understand sanitation practices that comply with HAACP, Local, State and JCAHO requirements.

Our ideal future caregiver is someone who:

• Is detail oriented.

• Is positive and outgoing.

• Is a critical thinker.

• Excels in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to discover what customer service truly means to Cleveland Clinic.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately sets up and delivers patient trays and nourishments.

• Distributes correct portions of food and beverage items.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of specific therapeutic diets. Follows department standards and procedures.

• Utilizes and rotates food products, appropriately stores leftovers, labels and dates food items.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Certifications:

• None required.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Six months experience in food service required.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.

• Ability to reach with hands and arms.

• Ability to talk and hear.

• Frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth vision and the ability to adjust focus also required.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

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