Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.Patient Ambassador – St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

THIS IS A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT POSITION

Job Summary:

The Food Service Associate is responsible for tasks related to patient meal service, including the timely assembly, final preparation and delivery of nutritionally appropriate and attractive meals. The Food Service Associate also practices appropriate food handling techniques and safety procedures while demonstrating excellent customer service skills on a consistent basis.

Essential Functions:

Assembles and serves meals according to diet orders, menus and patient/guest specific requirementsAdheres to hand hygiene and infection control procedures on a consistent basis when interacting with patients and guestsAreas are restocked as needed to meet department demandsPerforms sanitation for assigned work area in accordance with departmental procedures and health department guidelinesEnsures cooking and serving equipment is prewashed, washed and sanitized per department proceduresOther duties as assigned

Education:

High School Degree or GED preferred

Experience:

No experience required; On-the-job training will be providedPrevious Food Industry or Customer Service experience preferred

Skills & Abilities:

Able to write and understand written and oral communicationsEngage with staff and patients in a professional mannerBasic math skills Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com