Food Service Aide

Join Cleveland Clinic Akron General where we have been providing world-class care to the community for over 100 years. At Akron General, you will work and learn from some of the best caregivers, provide and receive multitudes of support and appreciation, and create the steppingstones toward a rewarding career with one of the world's most respected healthcare organizations.   

When we do everything in service of our patients and caregivers, no detail gets ignored, and Akron General understands that part of staying well is keeping up with nutritional needs. As a Food Service Aide, you will be working under the supervision of management to properly handle, portion, prepare, serve and cook the food as well as providing high quality customer service and adhering to sanitation standards.  

A caregiver in this role works days from 5:30 a.m. — 11:30 a.m.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Accurately dish up, portion out, assemble, weigh, measure and serve food items according to the production sheet, menu, setup diagrams or other communications. 

• Prepare quality food items in accordance with production sheets, recipes and menus.  

• Operate kitchen equipment necessary to perform tasks, such as food processing and preparation equipment.  

• Prepare food on the grill, in ovens or using induction stoves.  

• Prepare cold food items and prepare vegetables.  

• Assemble, transport, pick up and disassemble patient trays. 

• Assist the cook in preparing and serving, set up and clean up special dinners and luncheons for meetings.  

• Follow proper sanitation procedures and maintain and leave a clean, sanitized and organized work area.  

• Practice proper food handling techniques and the “clean as you go” policy.  

• Load and unload the dish machine.  

• Report any failures or malfunctioning equipment or utilities to a supervisor immediately. 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• High school graduate or GED.  

• Experience in food service or the ability to perform food service general duties.  

• Dietary experience

Our caregivers continue to create the best outcomes for our patients across each of our facilities. Click the link and see how we’re dedicated to providing what matters most to you: https://jobs.clevelandclinic.org/benefits-2/

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in hot kitchen around hot equipment and a variety of other potential hazards ranging from spills on floors to sharp cutting equipment (knives, slicer). Ability to withstand changes in work environment temperatures (hot kitchen to cooler).

• An insensitivity to allergic reactions to required sanitation chemicals, gloves, food and supplies used and essential to the job.

• Ability to work in wet environment with hands frequently exposed to water.

• Must have physical qualifications to walk, stand for extended periods of time, as well as entering walk-in coolers and freezers to obtain needed products, with assistance when necessary.

• Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.