Food Service Associate for Catering, Duke Raleigh, NC

Company: Duke Health
Location: Apex
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

Duke Raleigh Hospital Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in care and technology in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an important part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County for more than 35 years, employing more than 2,000 team members. The hospital provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of services, including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh Orthopedic and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences including the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center, advanced digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound healing, outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain clinic, same-day surgery, emergency department and community outreach and education programs. U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Raleigh Hospital as high performing in orthopedics and five adult procedures/conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and stroke. - -Food Service Associate for Catering, Duke Raleigh, NC - -Independent, creative food professional - -Catering Duties and Responsibilities*Monitors catering requisitions daily to ensure timely delivery of service*Produces cold food items for catering events.*Proactively monitors and plans catering set ups to ensure flawless service*Transports department items throughout hospital and campus when assigned - floor stock, supplies, catering, physician food items, specialty items, etc.*Assists with picking up catering events in the evening hours. This may require the use of a department van. Must have driver's license and pass a training class.*Ensure high standards of quality and sanitation by utilizing established tools and quality monitors - temperature logs, labeling, thermometers, etc.*Meets weekly with Chef/Manager to review following weeks catering events*Cleans catering area and equipment as required*Stores and properly maintains all equipment, food trucks, transporting vehicles in a professional, clean and safe manner*Notifies management of any food shortages (by vendors or observed during routine daily duties), equipment breakdowns, unsafe conditions, refrigeration issues, storage concerns, etc.*Knowledgeable in HAACP standards and NC State regulations - -May also help cover retail during slow periods.Duties and Responsibilities Retail*Cash Handling*Grill cook*Serving hot food*Restocking salad bar - -Required Qualifications at this Level -EducationN/A -ExperienceLevel INo previous food service experience required. -Level IIWork requires six months of food service experience. -Degrees, Licensure, and/or CertificationN/A - -Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesLevel I*Ability to lift/push/pull 50 pounds.*Ability to read/write and follow oral and written instructions. -Level II - Same as level I plus:*Basic math skills*Basic computer/cashier/calculator skills*Strong customer service skills*Ability to operate food preparation equipment.*Ability to prepare/handle foodstuffs using safe food handling practices.*Ability to maintain inventory -Distinguishing Characteristics of this LevelLevel I Heavy cleaning dutiesLevel II Excellent customer service skills Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision Ability to maintain inventory - - -Job Code: 00004067 FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATE
Job Level: B1 -Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. -Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. -Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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