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UPMC Beacon Hospital
Job Description Catering/Kitchen Assistant
1 2014
Job Description
Job Title
Catering Staff/Kitchen Assistant
Department
Catering
Reports to
Catering Supervisor/Catering
Manager/Director of Facilities
Date
2014
Overall Aim of Job
To provide exceptional patient care in an environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are at the
centre of all we do.
Prepares and delivers food service with optimal nutritional care and meal service to hospital patients by
performing the following duties.
Key Responsibilities and Deliverables
Reads production sheets and menu cards to accurately determine items to place on tray.
Sets up, assembles and serves food for patients and special function in a timely manner.
Places items such as eating utensils, napkins and condiments on trays.
Serves hot and cold food items and nourishment’s such as entrees, sandwiches, desserts, salads, soups and
beverages.
Apportions and places food servings on plates and trays according to diet list on menu card.
Ensures correct diet is served to specific patients.
Washes dishes and cleans work area, tables, cabinets, and floors using appropriate solution s and techniques.
Stocks storeroom and freezer, rotating supplies for first and last out.
Participates in quality control and quality improvement data gathering.
Follow HACCP guidelines and ensure that all the necessary information is being recorded accurately and
efficiently.
Pushes carts to units. Delivers late trays as needed. Returns carts to kitchen after meal service.
Observes infection control and HACCP policies in food handling storage, wearing gloves and proper
protective equipment.
Collects and places rubbish in designated containers. Breaks down cardboard boxes.
Records amount and types of special food items served to patients.
Knows and follows fire and disaster plan, report of injuries, lifting techniques, Universal precautions, MSDS
policies and procedures.
Follow the diet sheets as set out by the Clinical Nutritionist and ensure that patients get the correct menu.
Follow all dietary changes as outlined by the Nursing Staff.
Carry out necessary cleaning tasks in order to maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic environment.
Sweep and mop floors during service and at the time of the shift.
Wash up all soiled crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots and pans.
Unload deliveries, collect waste and carry it to refuse bins
Collects and places rubbish in designated containers. Breaks down cardboard boxes.