Food Service Worker Full Time Varied

Food Service Worker

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction. The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties. Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities. Services include emergency services and freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care.

If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. LWRMC offers comprehensive benefits such as: challenging and rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations, excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plan, generous paid time off, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, tuition reimbursement, SoFi student loan refinancing program, employee assistance program, and career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

Job Overview: The Food Service Worker may work anywhere on property where food is prepared. This person will assist in set-up and serving of food from counters and steam tables. Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work stations. Sets up stations with entres, soups, salads, breads, condiments, other food products, and utensils. Serves and replenishes food from counters and steam tables (sometimes using a conveyor food belt), and breaks down stations at the end of meal periods. Reads production orders on color-coded menu cards on trays to determine items to place on tray, and places items such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays. Apportions and places food servings on plates and trays according to diet list on menu card. Examines filled tray for completeness and places it on cart or conveyor belt. Cleans and sanitizes workstations, counters, steam tables, and other equipment. Brews coffee and tea. May be required to restock other beverage areas. Interacts with customers in the serving and dining areas. Assists customers with opening containers and cutting food, when requested. Examines filled trays for completeness and places it on cart, dumbwaiter, or conveyor belt. Washes dishes and cleans work area, tables, cabinets, and ovens. Sets-up stations with entres, soups, salads, breads, condiments, other food products, and utensils. Attends all allergy and foodborne illness in-service training. Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner. Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures. Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training, and hazard assessments. Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred. No previous work experience required.