Catering Assistant

St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Covington, LA

13d

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Evening shift, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. This position requires driving a hospital vehicle to deliver meals to off-site locations. Summary of the Job: Responsible for the preparing food and setting up for, in-side and outside catered events. Adjusts schedule as needed to comply with catered events. Communicates politely and effectively with staff and customers. Assumes the role of customer advocate. Helps wherever and whenever needed during labor shortages to ensure that patient and customers have adequate food supplies. Identifies and resolves issues with HAACP compliance. Demonstrates a commitment to CARES when communicating to team, coworkers, and customers. Demonstrates a commitment to food safety HACCP and FIFO in all work activities and leads others to compliance. Responsible for and maintains equipment, cleanliness of kitchen, clean floors, breaking down boxes, etc. Cross-trains to work other food production worker positions.

Requirements

No experience necessary.
Must be able to communicate effectively and follow both verbal and written instructions.
Must be able to work anytime weekdays, weekends and holidays between the hours of 5:30am and 8:30pm.
This position is considered non-essential during emergency conditions.
Exhibits consistent customer/patient focus showing courtesy and respect.
Consistently able to exceed customer’s expectations.
Willingness to comply with dress code, CARES and HACCP standards.
Must be able to think logically and make decisions based on experience and training.
Must have excellent knowledge of or ability and willingness to learn about menu items and recipes.
Must be able to follow guidelines when preparing, when preparing, setting up and serving in-house and outside catering events.
Must possess good physical health.
Some requirements include but are not limited to standing or walking for long periods of time.
Lifting at least 50 pounds is required.
Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Nice To Haves

Catering or food service experience preferred.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Catering Worker fills in when Catering Chef is out.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparing food and setting up for, in-side and outside catered events.
Adjusts schedule as needed to comply with catered events.
Communicates politely and effectively with staff and customers.
Assumes the role of customer advocate.
Helps wherever and whenever needed during labor shortages to ensure that patient and customers have adequate food supplies.
Identifies and resolves issues with HAACP compliance.
Demonstrates a commitment to CARES when communicating to team, coworkers, and customers.
Demonstrates a commitment to food safety HACCP and FIFO in all work activities and leads others to compliance.
Responsible for and maintains equipment, cleanliness of kitchen, clean floors, breaking down boxes, etc.
Cross-trains to work other food production worker positions.