Food Service Associate Job at The University of Kansas Health System (Kansas City)

Food Service Associate

The University of Kansas Health System

Location:
United States , Kansas City

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

The Food Service Associate position may perform one or more functions including, but not limited to, building patient meal trays; preparing fruits and vegetables; preparing and serving hot and cold food items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (in addition to grab-and-go items); delivering patient trays to assigned areas; serving retail customers; and dishwashing activities. The Food Service Worker must be knowledgeable about food items and respond to patient and customer inquiries with the correct information.

Job Responsibility:

Performs duties in one of the following department units: Food Production, Cafeteria (Main or Cambridge), Doctor’s Lounge, Trayline, or Support Services
Cross-trained to perform in one or more of the units and/or stations within the primary unit
Maintains food/product/supply quality and safety following HACCP and department standards
Operates, monitors, and cleans any equipment used to perform job duties following directions and unit standards
Maintains orderliness, safety, and sanitation of work and/or service area(s), according to unit standards and work station assignment
During periods of downtime in primary unit, assists in another unit according to assignment or at request of supervisor
Demonstrates competence in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, and technical skills
Demonstrates ability to provide care/service safely and efficiently to each patient
Assists with on-the-job training of new employees
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Requirements:

High School Graduate or GED
Prior food service experience
Experience in a hospital or long-term care facility
Read, write and speak English
Simple math

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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