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HIGH SCHOOL INTERN, FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATE
Job Category:
NUTRITIONAL SERVICES
Requisition Number:
HIGHS025643
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Posted:
April 23, 2026
Part-Time
On-site
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Butler Hospital / Butler Twp.
Butler, PA 16001, USA Job Details
Description Job Summary/Overall Objectives Performs a variety of duties to provide food to patients, visitors and staff in a safe and courteous manner. Position will have limited use of specialized equipment in kitchen including slicers and commercial mixers and operating the garbage compactor. Essential Job Functions Patient and Retail Services
Works various stations in patient meal service area.
Delivers carts, meals and supplies to patient units.
Performs dishwashing and pot washing.
Serves food in the retail areas.
Stocks supplies throughout the department.
Fills in for cross-trained roles in the department.
Regulatory/Sanitation
Maintains work area in a sanitary manner; completes cleaning duties.
Prepares, serves, and stores foods according to HACCP guidelines.
Practices good hygiene including hand washing, wearing hair restraints, and glove usage.
Utilizes FIFO when obtaining foods from storage areas.
Takes and records temperatures of food during meal periods.
Checks sanitizer in pots area with test strips and records at each fill.
Records dish machine temperatures each meal period.
Uses two patient identifiers when delivering trays to patients.
Safety (operating specialized equipment including commercial slicers, mixers, and garbage compactors in not permitted in this position.)
Uses permitted equipment in a safe manner; reports any issues immediately.
Cleans equipment according to established guidelines.
Refers to and follows MSDS guidelines for chemical usage and storage.
Uses proper body techniques in lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
Service Excellence
Performs excellent customer service skills with all customers and coworkers.
Answers questions about prepared café food items.
Handles service recovery immediately or involves supervisor as needed.
Receives and distributes all messages in a timely manner
Other duties as assigned. Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities] Required Qualifications/Experience Current enrollment in a high school or GED program.
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Customer service skills. Preferred Qualifications/Experience Servsafe certification.
Food Service experience.
Cash handling experience. License, Certification & Clearances Worker's permit issued by local high school district.
Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
Travel may be expected locally between System locations. Equal Employment Opportunity Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Disclaimer This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Work Environment Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential
- Absolute Necessity. Marginal
- Minimal Necessity. Constantly
- 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently
- 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally
- 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely
- Less than 0.
25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Extreme Heat x x Extreme Cold x x Heights x Confined Spaces x Extreme Noise(>85dB) x Mechanical Hazards x x Use of Vibrating Tools x x Operates Vehicle (company) x Operates Heavy Equipment x Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices x Rotates All Shifts x x 8 Hours Shifts x x 10-12 Hours Shifts x On-Call x Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk) x x Travel Between Sites x Direct Patient Care x Respirator Protective Equipment x x Eye Protection x x Head Protection (hard hat) x Hearing Protection x Hand Protection x x Feet, Toe Protection x Body Protection x x Latex Exposure x x Solvent Exposure x Paint (direct use) Exposure x Dust (sanding) Exposure x Ethylene Oxide Exposure x Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure x Blood/Body Fluid Exposure x Chemicals (direct use) Exposure x x Mist Exposure x Wax Stripper (direct use) x Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure x Ionizing Radiation Exposure x Laser Exposure x Physical Demands When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential
- Absolute Necessity. Marginal
- Minimal Necessity. Constantly
- 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently
- 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally
- 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely
- Less than 0.
25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Bending (Stooping) x x Sitting x x Walking x x Climbing Stairs x x Climbing Ladders x Standing x x Kneeling x x Squatting (Crouching) x x Twisting/Turning x x Keyboard/Computer Operation x x Gross Grasp x x Fine Finger Manipulation x x Hand/Arm Coordination x x Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) x 15# Carry x 15# Transfer/Push/Pull Patients x Seeing Near w/Acuity x x Feeling (Sensation) x x Color Vision x x Hearing Clearly x x Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead x x Reaching Above Shoulder Level x x Reaching Forward x x Lifting Floor to Knuckle x 15# Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle x Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder x 10# 30# Lifting Shoulder to Overhead x 10# When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Equal Opportunity Employer
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