Associate Food Service

**Primary Purpose** Responsible for producing and serving meals in retail, patient services, sanitation area or production environment in the Nutrition Services Department. **Minimum Specifications**   **Education** * None. **Experience** * None. **Equivalent Education and/or Experience** * None. **Certification/Registration/Licensure** * Must have a certificate of completion of a food handler training course accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and/or the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or must obtain one within sixty (60) days of placement in the role. **Required Tests for Placement** * None. **Skills or Special Abilities** * Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions. * Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food service and related job duties and be able to follow proper sanitation procedures within three months of employment. * Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers. * Must be able to operate a PC and perform basic computer entries within three months. **Responsibilities** * Responsible for producing and serving meals in retail or patient service area or production environment. * Communicates and addresses food and nutrition issues in the assigned area. * Communicates and interacts with unit staff regarding unit food service needs. * Collects soiled trays/dishes and transports to the kitchen for cleaning. * Responsible for quality service reflected in patient, retail, sanitation and food production satisfaction survey results. * Responsible for meeting quality assurance and infection prevention standards. * Ensures self education by attending mandated in-service educational sessions and reading or studying materials that are applicable to Nutrition Services. Integrates this knowledge as appropriate into the job.