Food Service Worker I - Prov Food & Nutrition Services - Providence

USA Health Food Service Worker I (Tray Line/Cafeteria)

USA Health is transforming medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

The Food Service Worker I (Tray line/Cafeteria) professional responsibility within their scope of practice:

• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values.
• Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality.
• Requires regular and prompt attendance.
• Works the assigned schedule including overtime.
• Assists with training and orienting new employees.

The Food Service Worker I (Tray line/Cafeteria) patient care/department responsibilities:

• Requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care/essential functions.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when moving equipment/supplies that is necessary to perform essential functions.
• Sets up the patient tray line, cafeteria serving line and catering/special events with appropriate food items weighing up to 10 lbs.
• Accurately assembles patient trays following diet guidelines and tray set up guidelines.
• Serves food on tray line and cafeteria line using standardized utensils adhering to the recipes and serving sizes.
• Prepares food trays following patient dietary requirements. Knowledge of diets is required for both Trayline and Cafeteria.
• Delivers and retrieves wheeled patient food carts weighing up to 300 lbs and trays weighing up to 5 lbs to assigned areas on nursing units and patient floors in a timely manner to maintain appropriate food temperatures.
• Identifies patients when transporting/deliver patient food, trays, or items by reading and checking patient information on door, menus, diet and Tally sheets, to ensure proper delivery.
• Restocks floor nourishment areas by taking inventory of items and delivering stock to maintain a predetermined level and/or restocks cafeteria food items, serving utensils, dishes, paper supplies, etc.
• Demonstrates proper care and use of food service equipment reporting improperly working equipment, safety hazards, etc. to supervisor.
• Follows sanitation and safety guidelines and keeps work area and work surfaces clean.
• Operates, loads and unloads dishes, silverware, pots and pans from dishwasher to trayline, cafeteria, physicians dining room and other areas in the kitchen which includes long periods of standing and walking.
• Participates in post-meal clean up tasks to include cleaning all equipment, utensils, tables, floors, walls, etc. in area as required.

Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements

Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards

Regular and prompt attendance

Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required

Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience Required
• Food handler's Card or ServSafe certificate Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of hospital food service procedures, sanitation, food safety, and patient dietary requirements. Skilled in preparing and delivering patient meal trays accurately and efficiently while providing courteous customer service. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow safety procedures, operate kitchen equipment, and work effectively as part of a team.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.