Food Service Worker

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America) Responsibilities Food Safety & Quality Regularly inspects work area to remove outdated, expired, or mishandled food items. Prepares, portions, arranges, and labels food tray items according to menu instructions, hygiene, and safety standards. Maintains proper food storage practices, including labeling, dating, and rotating stock using FIFO (First In, First Out). Adheres to procedures for handling potentially hazardous foods, ensuring they are not left in the Temperature Danger Zone (41°F–135°F). Tray Line & Meal Assembly Assembles patient trays accurately based on menu orders. Ensures all food items are presented neatly and meet dietary requirements. Equipment Operation & Maintenance Operates and cleans kitchen equipment such as plate warmers, steam tables, slicers, refrigerators, and freezers. Uses proper PPE and vendor-supplied equipment when handling cleaning chemicals to ensure safety and correct concentration. Inventory & Supplies Monitors inventory levels and promptly notifies the manager of low or out-of-stock items. Restocks workstations according to par levels to maintain adequate supplies without overstocking. Cleaning & Sanitation Cleans work areas, including dish machines, food delivery carts, and floors, following established procedures. Maintains clean and organized food prep areas with fresh sanitizer buckets to prevent cross-contamination. Follows waste management and recycling protocols. Compliance & Training Complies with all OSHA regulations and local, state, and federal mandates. Completes all required annual training on time. Stays informed about updates to policies, menus, recipes, and portioning procedures. Teamwork & Communication Communicates any incomplete tasks or concerns to the manager before the end of the shift. Assists coworkers during low census periods by restocking, cleaning, and organizing. Participates in quality control, assurance, and improvement initiatives. Customer Service Greets all patients, visitors, and staff with a smile and provides courteous, helpful service. Embodies the mission of Richmond University Medical Center in all interactions. Time Management Completes all assigned tasks within the shift without leaving excessive work for the next team. Days w/ every weekend & hols; 3p - 7p Salary Range: $25.135/Hr - $26.462/Hr Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Our Mission We the staff of Human Resources are proud to share a long-standing tradition of excellence at Richmond University Medical Center. We uphold the mission by providing premier quality patient care through a full spectrum of emergent, acute, primary, behavioral health and educational services, and value the pride and integrity that motivate us to always be more, and always be better. We are committed to our mission and values because WE CARE! We are Welcoming, Energized, Compassionate, Advocates, Respectful and Excellent in our interaction with our patients, families, visitors and co-workers. Values WE CARE W We are welcoming and gracious toward each other, and toward all who come to receive our services. E Personnel are energized for quality, creativity, commitment and teamwork. C Compassion is the way we share deep concern and care toward each person. A Advocacy is our activity that promotes the rights and responsibilities of patients, families, and staff, in the hospital setting and in the community. R We show respect by recognizing the basic dignity of every person in all our interactions and in the formulation of policies and procedures. E Excellence is our way of demonstrating that we can always be more and always be better. #J-18808-Ljbffr LE001 Richmond Medical Center