Food Service Worker - Contingent/Flex

Job Title

An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care Team!

Performs a variety of food service tasks in the areas of meal assembly, meal delivery, dishwashing and metal ware.

• Set-up and clean-up of tray lines assembly area to include (not limited to) hot and cold food items, silverware, dishes, napkins, salads, desserts, breads and beverages.
• Prepares work stations by stocking food and non-food items and equipment (as necessary)
• Work on assembly tray line stations and read tray tickets to provide correct food items
• Load trays on delivery carts
• Operate elevator to deliver and pick-up carts to patient care units and outpatient clinics.
• Take food service supplies (as needed) to patient rooms and outpatient clinics
• Remove trays from patient rooms and soiled sending
• Buses all patient and customer serving trays
• Operate mechanical dishwasher, clean equipment, kitchen areas and unload food from delivery carts.
• Cleans and sanitizes all metal ware cooking pots, pans, and utensils serving ware.
• Maintains food service elevator, work areas and equipment (as scheduled).
• May be asked to prepare simple foods like sandwiches and salad.
• Maintains various records such as tray delivery/pick-up schedule.
• Assembles department trash for transport and (as needed) may need to transport to specific areas.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

Education:

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Three to six months on the job training or previous experience.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, write and perform math calculations
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time up to 100% of the work day.
• Ability to lift and push up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 50% of work time.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff and other department personnel and patients.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.