Food Production Associate I (PRN | As Needed)

Children's National Medical Center
United States, D.C., Washington
Jan 31, 2025
Description The Food Production Associate I will produce, portion and label cold food including but not limited to sandwiches, salads, desserts, condiments for patient, cafeteria, and catering. Will complete assigned food pre-preparation needs for production. Qualifications Minimum Education High School Diploma or GED (Required) Minimum Work Experience 1 year Related experience (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge Do basic mathematical calculations, read and comprehend basic English. Lifting 50 lbs. Maximum, frequently lifting of 25 lbs. Must be able to go into refrigerated/freezer areas for some supplies. Functional Accountabilities Culinary/Productivity Prepare cold food according to standardized recipes and production sheet needs, including but not limited to portion control, garnish and presentation. Assist with hot food pre-preparation as needed. Maintain appropriate records of food temperatures, production and usage. Maintain and ensure food safety standards. Safety/Sanitation Maintain a clean, sanitary work environment throughout shift according to the standards of the department, hospital and regulatory agencies. Utilize HACCP process during all aspects of food production. Perform cleaning assignments as assigned. Communication Communicate to Management all food quality and availability issues, equipment status, customer and staffing issues. Communicate to management unresolved customer service issues within 24 hours. Complete quality control documentation including but not limited to chill time & temperature and preparation time and temperatures. Professionalism Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures. Maintain a professional image by adhering to department uniform guidelines. Regularly adhere to department schedules. Organizational Accountabilities Organizational Accountabilities (Staff) Organizational Commitment/Identification Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met Teamwork/Communication Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others' ideas and opinions Performance Improvement/Problem-solving Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Cost Management/Financial Responsibility Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Safety Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job : Dietary Organization : Patient Services Position Status : R (Regular) - O - PRN Shift : Rotating Work Schedule : Weekends Required Job Posting : Jan 31, 2025, 8:52:14 PM Full-Time Salary Range : 36400 - 67995.2