Food Service Worker (DOH/FBMC #13961)

Why does the job exist?

Provides assistance with kitchen duties which include service and sanitation duties, as well as other related duties, such as preparing desserts, stocking supplies from warehouse, obtaining food/supplies as needed, keeping kitchen clean and sanitary, prepare salads and drinks, load/empty food carts, attend in-service staff meetings, dish washing and delivering food carts to units.

How does it get done?

• Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
• Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.
• Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
• Load trays with accessories such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.
• Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.

Who are the customers?

Residents at a long-term care facility.

Ideal Candidate

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public.

Minimum Qualification

No prior experience or training required.

Employment Requirements

• Will be screened for tuberculosis (TB) upon hire.
• Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background check pursuant to New Mexico Caregivers Criminal Screening Act (Sections 29-17-2 through 29-17-5 NMSA 1978 and 7.1.9.1 through 7.1.9.11 NMAC) and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

• Works in a kitchen and moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
• Communicates with nursing personnel, and medical staff.
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.,
• Is subject to sudden temperature changes when entering refrigerator.
• May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage area.

Supplemental Information

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• Agency Contact Information: Florentina Rios (575)537-8667 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
• Bargaining Unit Position This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.