Dietary Worker

Cafeteria WorkerJob Summary Under the supervision of the Dietary Manager, the Cafeteria Worker performs a variety of food services, including serving food to employees and visitors, and is also responsible for the clean-up and stocking of the cafeteria and food preparation areas.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCleanlinessMaintains clean, neat areas, including walk-ins, back of house kitchen, and front of house serving areas (wiping down, sweeping, mopping, etc)Backs up Housekeeping in cafe dining area by clearing tables and wiping surfaces as neededUtilizes proper dishwashing process (dishwasher, or by hand) to clean trays and kitchen itemsPuts away clean items to designated areasDisposes of grease in proper mannerDisposes of cardboard utilizing campus cardboard compactorDisposes of trash utilizing campus trash compactorOrganizationUnloads freight to designated areas, in a timely mannerProperly stores all food and non-food items in designated areasCooking / ConsistencyPrepares meals according to specified recipesTests food for flavor, doneness, temperature and adjusts as needed prior to servingEnsures meals are palatable, with acceptable presentationEfficiencyReplenishes food, drink and non-food items as needed, using first in first out methodTracks inventory needs per station, per shiftBegins meal prep at the appropriate time to ensure that the meal is ready at the specified timeProperly stocks station to be service readyServiceServes hot and cold food on serving lines to staff and guestsServes bedside meals in accordance with dietary ordersAssist Chef as needed with in-house catering serviceProvides service at the point-of-sale cashier stations; counts tillSafetyFollows safety guidelines to avoid potential injuriesFollows HAACP guidelines when storing, washing, trimming or preparing foodRecords food and equipment temperatures as required for the position or assignmentOperates equipment safely and correctlyFollows guidelines to avoid work injury, such as proper lifting and handling sharp objectsConsults with the Dietitian or CDM on modified patient diets as necessaryMonitors pre-made items to ensure safety and quality (checking warmer times, etc)Other duties as assigned Note: While dietary workers may have focus in one area, most staff will be cross-trained in multiple areas.Professional RequirementsDemonstrates an ability to recognize and solve problems, be organized and function under stressful situationsEnsures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all timesExcellent attendance recordWears appropriate clothing for job functions; wears ID badgeWorks at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with coworkers and all staffTreats patients, families, and visitors with respect and dignityRepresents the organization in a positive and professional mannerMaintains patient confidentiality at all timesComplies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practicesProtects a culture of care, adhering to the Healing ModelUnderstands and commits to the mission and values of the organization