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

Education

N/A

Experience

Level I

No previous food service experience required.

Level II

Work requires six months of food service experience.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

N/A

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Level 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 Level

Level I Heavy cleaning duties

Level II Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision Ability to maintain inventory

Job Code: FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATE
Job Level: B1

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