Food Service Worker U

About the role

Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital is a Magnet Hospital, offering world-class healthcare. Join us to make a difference in the lives of patients through stellar patient care and a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up trayline with correct food and utensils.
• Maintain accurate portion sizes and appearance of food on trays.
• Ensure all cold foods stay cold and hot foods stay hot according to food safety guidelines.
• Break down, sanitize and re-stock trayline area according to department procedures.
• Ensure all food items are covered, labeled, dated and returned to correct areas.
• Demonstrate correct use of all cleaning supplies and understand the three compartment sink methods.
• Maintain and record temperatures on dish machine, pot and pan sink and pot and pan machine.
• Test sanitizer water to ensure that sanitizer ratio is correct.
• Maintain a steady work pace to produce an adequate supply of clean kitchen utensils, dishes, flatware and pots and pans.
• Demonstrate proper handling, storage and transportation of utensils, pots and pans, flatware and dishes.
• Properly clean and sanitize food carts according to department procedures.
• Set up cafeteria/coffee shop with items according to the designated menu for the day, including hot food, cold food, salad bar, beverages, coffee, and pastries.
• Ensure all food served in the cafe/coffee shop stays at an appropriate temperature according to food safety guidelines.
• Follow appropriate cash handling procedures in the coffee shop.
• Prepare lunches for physicians as assigned following the appropriate menu and following appropriate sanitation standards.
• Gather all necessary items for caterings such as china, linen, silverware and any other item necessary for that function.
• Deliver catering on time and ensure all food is presented in an excellent manner.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment that meets the safety and sanitation requirements of the department as well as those of local, state and federal agencies.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning assignments.
• Name, operate safely, maintain and clean all equipment in designated work areas including dish machine, pot wash sink, warmers, refrigerators, conveyor belt, microwave and toaster.

Requirements

• 10th grade level education.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment.
• Previous experience with food service operations.
• Food service background.
• Customer service experience.

Physical Requirements

• Able to push, pull/move patient carts weighing up to 350 lbs.
• Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Able to twist, stoop, bend and squat.
• 45% of the position is standing.
• 45% is walking.
• Able to work in a varied environment with extreme temperature changes and noise.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

Salaries [which may be] shown on independent job search websites reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Because we value each individual candidate, we invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.