Food Service Worker

Summary
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and every other weekend 7:30am-4pm. The Food Service Worker performs a variety of functions related to the safe assembly, distribution and service of food for Hospital patients, visitors and staff.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Attends department meetings, monthly in-services, training classes, etc as assigned.


-Anticipates and meets customer needs; takes appropriate steps to rectify issues.


-Maintains cleanliness of work areas.


-Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of department equipment.


-Demonstrates a positive and friendly attitude.


-Adheres to all HACCP standards.


-Alerts supervisor to any concerns, discrepancies, product shortages, etc.


-Actively supports and upholds department goals to maintain or improve operations and customer satisfaction.


-Works in various tray line, cafeteria and kitchen positions. Sets up and stocks food station for meal service. Assembles patient trays and delivers trays from patient rooms.


-Cleans station, equipment, and floors at the end of each meal.


-Position may include operating dish machine, trash compactor, mopping floors.


-Prepares additional food items for patient tray line.


-Regularly works on sanitation projects assigned by manager.


-Assists with training of new employees as well as cross training of fellow employees.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Staff adheres to all I C.A.R.E. Standards.
- Must be able to read menu items in English (exception is the pot-washer position).
- Must be able to communicate in English (exception is the pot-washer position).
- Must be able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Work requires ability to push trucks and carts with food and supplies.


Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.