Food Service Worker I

Salary Range: $17.13 - $25.57

About the role

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

This is a pool position with no guarantee of hours. Food Services, café, and barista positions do not receive tips. The role is primarily responsible for performing routine heavy cleaning of department floors, equipment, and walk-in coolers/freezers, including maintaining appropriate stores of cleaning materials and related supplies. An incumbent also assists with the cleaning and storage of trayline, café, and production small wares, pots and pans, and equipment. Equipment operation and handling of chemicals are performed in accordance with health and safety standards. Employees may receive incidental cross-training in other service areas.

Schedule

Typical shifts may be 12:15pm-8:45pm, 6am-2:30pm, or 7am-3:30pm. For pool staff, a minimum of 3 days/week of availability is expected. Some weekend and holiday shifts will be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate inventories and par levels of chemicals, small wares, and cleaning items for the assigned area.
• Disassembles, washes, and stores small wares from patient trays and the café accumulator accurately per designated timelines; breaks down patient carts and dishes from the café; operates proper three-compartment sink procedures for the cleaning of all pots and pans.
• Operates dishroom and equipment to maintain clean department floors, walls, and related surfaces.
• Washes, sanitizes, and polishes department equipment in accordance with the cleaning schedule; maintains clean and empty garbage receptacles within production, trayline, and café areas.
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens. Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations and open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issues.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intradepartmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Follows procedures, standards of safety, and personal hygiene as required by the department. Hands are properly washed and hair covering worn when working with food.
• Maintains a “clean as you go” work space.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Demonstrates Standards of Behavior and adheres to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Pool Differential
• Sick Leave
• Shift Differential
• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

Required:

• Obtain and maintain a Valid Department of Health Food Handler’s permit issued by the State of Washington.
• Ability to read, understand, and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply documents such as procedure manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, and safety rules.

Desired:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of related work experience in the hospitality, retail, or healthcare service fields, with strong customer service emphasis, is preferred.
• Knowledge of HACCP food handling standards and guidelines, and industry standards relating to personal hygiene in a culinary environment.

Physical/Sensory Demands

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2-hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2-hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2-hour workday.

• Walking - C
• Sitting/Standing - C
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - O
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - O
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
• Twisting/Turning - F
• Repetitive Movement - F

Working Conditions

• Cafeteria in Medical Clinic
• Heat - Yes
• Cold - Yes
• Mechanical Hazards - Yes
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Noise - Yes
• Infectious Diseases - Yes

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hourly/Salary: Hourly