Food Service Worker

Primary City/State

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name

Work Shift

Day

Job Category

Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

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If you have food service background, enjoy providing premier customer service and consider yourself a true team player, then this might be the ideal fit for you!

As part of our Culinary team, you will be responsible for working a very high volume sandwich/deli station. This is a customer facing position so excellent customer service skills along with a great attitude and energy is a must!

This is a Per Diem position and shifts generally run Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:30PM (and may include an occasional weekend). We are looking for someone who can work 40 hours a week.

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions are great way to start your career or supplement it with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health.

As a valued and respected Banner Health Per Diem team member, you will enjoy:

• Paid orientation

• Flexible Schedules

• Weekly pay

• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee wellness program

• Discount Entertainment tickets

• Restaurant/Shopping/Auto discounts

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes; employment, criminal and education) is required.

For Banner Staffing Services (BSS) team members, the food handlers' card is required within 30 days of hire.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position works as a member of the food service team on one or more assignments in cleaning, food preparation, patient trayline or retail café. Provides service and assistance to patients, staff and other customers in accordance with established dietary and retail cafe policies and procedures.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Sets up work station and prepares all assigned foods and nourishments in the correct quantities, following established procedures, portion control and food quality standards. Assures that food presentation continually meets standards.

2. Cleans and sanitizes dishes, flatware, trays, cups, glasses and cooking utensils. Also cleans and sanitizes designated equipment and kitchen areas disposing of all waste materials. Monitors dish machine temperature.

3. Maintains par levels of foods and/or supplies in assigned areas, orders and/or restocks items in accordance with established routines, rotates food stocks, checks expiration dates.

4. Checks and records food and equipment temperatures according to defined procedures, and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor.

5. May deliver meals, nourishments, late trays and/or tube feedings to units; return excess nourishments as requested. May also assist in catering or special event service.

6. May handle transactions at cash register (if applicable) and/or cafe.

7. This position interacts with other food service department personnel, hospital staff, patients and families. Requires the ability to follow a work routine with regular supervision, to work quickly and correctly while providing good customer service and maintaining sanitation standards. The work requires the ability to follow instructions and guidelines for the use of cleaning chemicals and be able to work in physical contact with them.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires the ability to learn and follow established policy and procedures, read and understand written and verbal instruction, to communicate effectively and to provide customer service. Must be able to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required. POS (cash register) when applicable.

For Banner Staffing Services (BSS) team members, the food handlers' card is required with 30 days of hire. For BSS team members in Tucson and Colorado, the food handlers' card is not required.

Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at Olive Branch Senior Center must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.