Food Services - Nutrition Tech I

Qualifications

• Knows temperature danger zone for hot and cold foods
• Can properly clean and sanitize their work areas
• Knows proper procedure to label and dating open food items

Responsibilities

• Dish machine washing pots & pans
• Assembling food for patients, delivering food to patients, knowledge of patient diets
• Stocking areas, cleaning, serving customers in the cafe
• Cleaning and cash register
• Prepares all menu items using established departmental policies and procedures
• Assures presentation of all menu items adhere to established standards
• Assures all menu items are prepared per established policies and procedures
• Assists with the training of new employees
• Performs other related duties as required
• Provides services to cafeteria customers in a friendly and efficient manner
• Serves food in proper pre-determined portion sizes
• Serves food that is the correct serving temperature and quality
• Any substandard quality food must be brought to the attention of the food and nutrition manager and properly discarded
• Sets up, maintains and breaks down salad bar
• Receives deliveries when assigned
• Cleans cafeteria including serving area continually
• Maintains appearance of all equipment and serving counters

Skills

• To provide optimal food quality and meal service to patients, associates and guests visiting our cafeteria
• Able to demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality, ability to handle responsibility without supervision
• Is AIDET w/Promise trained
• Proficient with dish machine, vending machines, 3 compartment sink, food delivery carts, various kitchen equipment, knives, cash register, phone, computer, tablets or iPad

Requirements

• Complete yearly mandatory education
• Customer service skills
• Currently attending high school, high school diploma or GED equivalent preferred but food service experience will be considered
• Physical/Mental Demands: 50# lift floor to shoulder height (example: replacing fountain soda boxes or stock from food vendors) or with team lifting assistance. Pushing and pulling wheeled carts requiring a force of up to 225# over smooth surface, carpet and ramps within the hospital or with team assistance. Standing and walking majority of the shift.
• Environmental Conditions: Wet conditions in the dishroom. May be required to handle chemicals. Cold conditions in the freezer/cooler areas.