FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items such as fruits, vegetables and meats by cutting, dicing and slicing them
• Assist in preparing dishes for patients following instructions for each patient
• Put together meals for patients keeping in mind allowed nutritional values
• Follow instructions for meal preparations for patients with food allergies and make sure to omit any ingredient that may cause gastronomical trouble
• Prepare food trays with items such as plates, flatware, napkins, and condiments
• Apart food items correctly and following accompanying diet lists
• Place trays in pushcarts and physically push them through facility to assigned floors
• Serve trays to patients by placing them on tables and assisting them in partaking of their food
• Places items, such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays
• Collect food trays and dirty dishes and cart them back to the kitchen for washing
• Assist in washing and drying dishware, glassware, and flatware
• Cook with a focus on meeting dietary restrictions and preferences
• Coordinate with laundry services to ensure that clean napkins and tray liners are available constantly
• May record amount and types of special food items served to patients
• Handle kitchen garbage disposal activities by placing trash in appropriate receptacles

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) years of foodservice related experience