Food Service Worker

The Food Service Worker provides basic food preparation, service and sanitation for all service areas as scheduled.

• Follows all FDA, State, and departmental guidelines as they apply to food handling, storing, serving, plate presentation, portion, recipes, and temperature log maintenance.
• Uses appropriate items and stores them properly.
• Completes catering assignments as directed.
• Uses proper food handling techniques. Uses protective equipment properly, and exercises proper hygiene and hand-washing technique.
• Serves food at the proper temperature, in accordance with regulatory requirements. Rotates product as required.
• Provides accurate dietetic patient meal service through contact with patients and the Nursing Services, working with the appropriate Food Service staff. Processes all diet orders received within 30 minutes of verification.
• Prepares daily menus and production records within department guidelines. Updates patient menus as changes occur. Correctly sorts and assembles menus to ensure smooth operation of the patient tray line.
• Properly inspects and stores items. Insures that foods are held/stored at proper temperatures. Labels, dates and rotates products according to departmental policies.
• Completes general cleaning and sanitation in work area. Maintains a clean and organized work area, including sanitation pails. Maintains supply of, and properly uses and stores chemicals and towels. Immediately cleans up or reports spills. Completes ware-washing and dishwashing correctly. Disposes of trash correctly.
• Uses equipment correctly and safely. Reports safety issues and equipment malfunctions to a supervisor immediately.
• Completes all work within allotted time allowances, with consideration given for fluctuation of volume and staffing. Allocates time to meet occasionally changing production, service, or menu changes. Completes required documentation accurately (portions, temperatures, etc).
• Attends departmental meetings as required, and keeps current with hospital postings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• After brief training, ability to demonstrate correct use of work-related chemicals, supplies, tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety.