• Food Service Attendant

    St. Mary's Healthcare (Amsterdam, NY)


    St. Mary’s Healthcare has been named a 2025 Times Union Top Workplace . We are the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

     

    Job Requisition: REQ3790 Employment Type: Per Diem Shift: Rotating Hours Per Week: As scheduled

     

    Hiring range: $17.00- $22.74

     

    The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

    Responsibilities:

    • Handles portions and serves food in accordance with menu and dietary restrictions.

    • Adheres to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines in the sanitation and maintenance of work area. Follows department regulatory standards including hair covering, wearing gloves, dress attire as required.

    • Plans,organizes and serves food for large groups. May receive payments for goods; may operate cash register and order supplies.

    • Covers, labels and dates all food products to be stored.

    • Solves patient/customer problems and responds to patient food service needs.

    Complexity of Work:

    • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment. Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

    • Personal Protective Equipment: • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

    • Preferred Credential(s): • Food Service Professional credentialed from the ServSafe National Restaurant Association.

     

    Education: None required • Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.

    Required Skills and Attributes:

    + Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.

    + Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.

    + Excellent customer service skills

    + Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.

    + Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.

    + Demonstrates flexibility

    + Takes initiative

    + Able to work in a fast-paced environment

    + Embraces new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

    + Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

    + Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).

    + Strong organizational skills.

    + Effective interpersonal skills.

    + Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.

    + Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.

    + Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English