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