Food Service Worker 1, Part Time

Food Service Worker

The Food Service Worker performs a variety of tasks throughout the kitchen. This position will comply with all cafeteria, food and beverage regulation guidelines outlined in the facility Food Service manual. This position includes duties related to utility, food preparation, assembly tasks, and cafeteria duties. The patients' demographics range from newborn through children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. There is minimal access to patient health information.

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Previous experience in food service desired
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Follow the compliance and standards required by food/beverage regulations outlined in the facility manual
• Ensure compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements
• Effectively communicate with all staff

Shift: Part Time, 24 hrs. per week

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include standing, bending, stooping, and sitting for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and walk for most of the day.
• Must be able to withstand heat and temperature changes while going in and out of refrigerated or freezer areas.

Job-Specific Standards

• Follow "Meal Delivery" guidelines outlined in facility manual
• Follow "Utility" guidelines outlined in facility manual
• Delivers the tray to the patient in a friendly, helpful, courteous manner, according to the trained script.
• Fills supplies when needed
• Serves customers, staff and patients with efficiency and in a courteous manner
• Records and files temperature on hot food items for each meal as required
• Consistently ensure items are stocked when needed
• Always ensure proper sanitation in areas in accordance with regulations
• When assigned properly sets up dish machine, checking soap, rinsing solution and filling tanks.
• Always scrapes trays using disposable gloves, carefully checks trays to ensure that flatware and paper is not sent through disposal
• Ensure set up for menu items are accurate and stocked
• Ensure cafeteria tables, chairs and food area is clean
• Assist with restocking when needed
• Promptly report hazard and unclean areas
• Assist with receipt reconciliation, cash drawer count and correct handling of sales when assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Reports To

• Food Service Supervisor, Director of Food Service