ASSISTANT, FOOD SERVICES

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Maintain a high standard of food presentation service and hygiene to patients and visitors

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Prepare food items by ensuring both quality and quantity.

• Ensure that food items are appropriately arranged on plates and platters.

• Prepare and assemble portions in accordance with the menu.

• Store food in an appropriate manner.

• Ensure that food items are properly rotated in storage.

• Dispose of expired products and record accordingly

• Arrange plates and food items neatly on trays

• Ensure cleanliness of kitchen by following cleaning and sanitation guidelines.

• Manage transportation of food and supplies. Ensure temperatures are within specified range as according to statutory requirements and recommended approved guidance.

• Deliver food to the appropriate room or person; collect and discard the meal tray within the stipulated time.

• Managing food inventory and supplies are according to par level.

• Wash dishes and flatware.

• Operate and maintain dishwashers.

• Perform light bookkeeping duties.

• Report kitchen malfunctions to superior immediately.

• Inspect food items and equipment on a constant basis.

• Assist with food preparation services for catering projects.

• Any other duties as per instructed by the organization.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education:

SPM or equivalent

Knowledge and Experiences:

• No experience required as on-the-job training shall be provided. However, experience in food related industry shall be an added.

• Familiarity with any food industry.

• Experience in Hospital Dietary Services will be an extra advantage.

• Knowledge of customer service related.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and interface with various levels of the organization.

Skills & Competencies:

Special skills required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Maintains the integrity and quality of both computerized and manual data

Personal attributes

• Self-motivated with good interpersonal and communication skills with positive attitude to work

• Able to work on own initiatives, prioritize work and meet deadlines 

• Good timekeeping but prepared to be flexible