*Description* JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of routine tasks in the main kitchen, tray line, dishwashing area and cafeteria according to standard practices and procedures. Complies with regulatory requirements. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education:9th grade education preferred. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures. Experience:On the job training provided. License:N/A RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS 1. Serves as assigned to assure the timely and efficient service of meals to patients, guests, and employees at Vassar Brothers Hospital. 2. Serves as assigned on the cafeteria steam table to ensure the timely and effective service of meals to employees and visitors of Vassar Brothers Hospital. 3. Delivers and retrieves meal trays for patients at their bedside, special functions orders and patient nourishments as assigned to meet the needs of efficient ad optimum patient care. 4. Scrapes dirty patient trays to ensure that they are adequately prepared for washing. 5. Washes dishes, pots and utensils to ensure proper sanitation in preparation for meal production and service. 6. Handles and distributes properly, all clean wares at the end of washing/sanitizing cycle. 7. Prepares and processes salads and other cold items for service to patients, guests and employees or special function events. 8. Prepares and processes desserts, nourishments, and tube feedings for service to patients. Prepares and processes desserts for service in cafeteria. 9. Maintains the kitchen areas free of debris and ensures proper sanitary conditions throughout the facility. 10. Promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to hospital and department policies and procedures. 11. Guest Relations Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, visitors and hospital personnel as defined in the philosophy of Vassar Brothers Hospital. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL FACTORS Physical: Requires light physical effort on a regular basis, as in frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping or reaching and/or occasional lifting of light items (i.e. up to 20 lbs.). Periodic eye or ear strain included in this level (less than 50% of the time.) Mental: Some irregularity in scheduled hours because of compensated overtime requirements, including weekend rotation, or occasional stress due to periodic or cyclical workload pressures. ENVIRONMENTAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS Some minor physical inconvenience or discomfort routinely present in the work situation (moderate noisy, disagreeable odors, etc.) or occasional exposure to minor injury or other occupational hazards requiring precaution. Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Department: Dietary Exempt: No Schedule: Mon- Friday and every weekend with varying shifts ranging from 5:30 am- 2pm, 7am - 330 and 10:30am - 7 pm. Rate: $19.15 hourly We are an equal opportunity employer Qualified applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State or Local law. We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation or our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to ensure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.