Culinary Service Worker

About the role

The Culinary Service Worker prepares and serves cafeteria food and maintains the cafeteria and dining area in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures while assuring patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present all menu items within established policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure menu items are prepared in sufficient quantities to satisfy volumes.
• Provide services to cafeteria customers in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Serve food in proper pre-determined portion sizes.
• Serve food at the correct serving temperature and quality. Any substandard quality food must be brought to the attention of leadership and properly discarded.
• Set up, maintain, and break down salad bar.
• Develop and maintain adequate food/supplies and order as required.
• Clean cafeteria including serving area continually.
• Maintain appearance of all equipment and serving counters.
• Ensure all food and other departmental supplies are ordered and received in a timely manner so adequate inventory levels are maintained to support volume or anticipated volume.
• Receive deliveries when assigned.
• Assist with the training of new team members.
• Uniforms must be worn in accordance with dress code requirements.
• Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.
• Utilization of assistive devices for lifting is mandatory.
• Must adhere to safety protocols at all times.
• Understand the facility's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Follow infection prevention guidance.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Oklahoma food handler’s permit required.
• Blood borne pathogen training required.
• For those positions requiring travel, a current valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
• This is a “Safety-Sensitive” Position as defined by Oklahoma law; applicants cannot test positive for THC in pre-employment or any subsequent drug tests.
• Respirator and fit testing required for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or caustic chemicals.
• Vaccinations required per DRH Policy; medical and religious exemptions available upon request.

Qualifications

• Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English.
• Basic computer skills including the ability to navigate information technology associated with the position.
• Ability to remain flexible to quickly adapt to urgent situations.
• Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position.
• Knowledge of proper and safe food preparation, food handling regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong team player with basic phone and computer skills.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and facility’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as related to culinary services.
• Ability to: learn and use established techniques for efficient and compliant completion of duties; present self professionally; maintain a positive attitude; communicate with professionalism and respect; work well under pressure; work independently and in a team; use relevant electronic and communication devices; provide clear directions and respond appropriately to team members; complete assignments in a timely manner.