Description:
Job Title: Food Service Worker; FT, Varying Days, 10a-6:30p
Supervised by: Food & Nutrition Services Manager
Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Food & Nutrition Services Manager, the Food Service Worker performs a variety of patient food service and dish duties.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
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Prepares food trays for general and therapeutic diets.
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Prepares and delivers items as requested by patient care units or patients.
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Maintains trayline in a clean, neat and organized manner.
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Prepares special diet foods as necessary.
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Delivers food carts to patient care units. Returns carts to kitchen at designated times.
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Loads and oversees dishwashers.
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Washes specified items by hand, i.e., pots, pans, knives.
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Disposes of trash and garbage in appropriate manner and as needed.
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Puts clean dishes and utensils away.
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Mops floors as scheduled and as necessary.
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Cleans walk-in refrigerators and storage areas.
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Assists in preparing salads, desserts and nourishments.
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Performs special cleaning duties as assigned by the Food & Nutrition Services Manager.
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Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
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Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
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Observes infection prevention and control practices at all times.
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Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
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Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
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Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
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Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat, and organized manner.
Professional Requirements:
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Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
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Completes annual education requirements.
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Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards.
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Maintains and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
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Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
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Wears identification while on duty; uses computerized punch time system correctly.
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Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
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Attends annual review and performs departmental in-services.
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Attends 12 staff meetings; or reads and returns all staff meeting minutes
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Actively participates in the department’s continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
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Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
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Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
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Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
Requirements:
Regulatory Requirements:
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Preferred High school graduate or equivalent.
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Food service experience desired but not necessary.
Language Skills:
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Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
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Additional languages preferred.
Other Skills:
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Basic computer knowledge.
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Have ability to calculate measurements in recipes to increase or decrease servings.
Physical Demands:
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Normal hospital environment. Occasional exposure to steam and refrigerators. Normal/corrected eyesight. Hearing within normal range. Operates cash register and ice machine. Frequent standing. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Carrying, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
