Food Service Worker I

Food Service Worker IPosition Title: Food Service Worker I/ II/ III Department: Nutrition Services Reports To: Kitchen SupervisorPerform tasks in support of a clean, orderly kitchen, exhibiting teamwork skills while also being able to work independently at times. The Food Service Worker will assist with cleaning dishes, assist in preparing food trays to be delivered to patients and residents, cleaning the work areas and stocking kitchen and café areas.Uphold the organization's vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization's policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.Essential Functions:Collect and wash pots, pans, dishes, and food cartsStore clean dishes, silverware and kitchen utensils in assigned locationsClean food preparation areas and equipment, in addition to crockery and cutlery and maintain sanitation and infection control according to established proceduresOperate the cash register accepting payment for food which includes accepting cash, debit and credit cards. Process fireweed cards. Balance cash receipts and prepare for deposits.Assist to complete catering requestsFill and deliver department requisitions in accordance with appropriate forms and proceduresServe and sell foods in the Fireweed café.Keep work surfaces, walls, and floors clean and sanitizedMonitor eating areas in the Fireweed Café to ensure the tables are clean during the day when it's open.At the end of the shift, clean the cafeteria to prepare for service the next dayAssist in preparation and delivery of menu items for residents, patients and café customers; portioning food into containers, serving food and preparing drinks as requested.Assist with stock and inventory of cafeteria food and service items, assist with freight on arrival, rotate stock in the refrigerators, freezers and dry storage areas.Unload food and equipment deliveries and keep the storeroom organizedPerform other duties as assignedPersonal Traits: All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization's values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.Required Knowledge: Employees are expected to have some computer knowledge.Required Skills and Abilities: Employees are expected to have some teamwork skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:Ability to work comfortably around food and kitchen equipmentMinimum Requirements:Food Service Worker I (Grade 2) High School Diploma.Alaska Food Handlers Card within 30 DaysFood Service Worker II (Grade 3)All Food Service Worker I requirements 90 Days in a working KitchenFood Service Worker III (Grade 4)All Food Service Worker II requirements 2 Years in a Hospital KitchenServSafe CertificationPhysical Requirements:Use hands and arms to operate food service equipmentSit less than half the workdayStand and/or walk more than half the workdayBend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reachUse hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks consistently for more than one hour at a timeLift or carry unaided 25 to 50 poundsPush or pull using up to moderate forceSee and hear with normal acuityWorking Conditions:Work is conducted in a standard food service environmentNo travel required