Food and Nutrition Service Worker

Job Summary

The Food Service Worker performs a variety of tasks that facilitate the provision of food services and nutrition support to patients, staff and visitors.

About the role

Schedule: 1.0 FTE (40 hours)

Compensation: $20.00/hr + DOE

Robust Benefits Package

Weekend Differential

Essential Functions, Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform routine duties related to preparation and serving of food.
• Prepare food for cooking by washing, peeling, shredding, slicing, baking and mixing of various food items.
• Operate dishwasher or assist with washing/sterilizing dishes, glassware, silverware, utensils, pots pans, etc.
• Serve food in cafeteria for visitors and staff following dietary sanitary and safety guidelines.
• Work on patient tray assembly line following menu directives for determining food items for each tray.
• Follow Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Perform telephone, clerical, stocking and inventory duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate ability to function successfully in a team-oriented environment.
• Maintain confidentiality of all work information.

Additional Responsibilities

• Meet annual education requirements.
• Full time position, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications (Required)

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Skill and ability for routine use of kitchen equipment.
• Able to read, write and carry out instructions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Current ServSafe Certificate.
• Healthcare food service, cooking, baking and cashier experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Medium-Heavy: Lift: 60 lbs from floor to waist height using proper body mechanics.
• Lift: 50 lbs from waist height to shoulder height using proper body mechanics.
• Carry: 60 lbs 40 feet.
• Push: 60 lbs of force 35 feet.
• Pull: 60 lbs of force 35 feet.

Machinery And Equipment

• Must be able to operate normal business machinery and equipment, as well as kitchen and food and nutrition specific machinery and equipment (ex. oven/stove, grill, dishwashing machine, refrigerator/ freezer, warmer, food carts, trays, etc.).

Exposure

• Rare exposure to blood and body fluids.