Cafeteria Food Worker II 6784

Meridian Health Services•West Lafayette, IN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Focusing on Whole-Person Healthcare Meridian Health Services is a progressive healthcare organization that believes in treating the whole person integrating physical, mental and social well-being to help people achieve their optimum health. This approach connects treatments and doctors working together to heal both the body and mind for total well-being. Meridian Health Services is currently seeking a full time Cafeteria Food Worker II for our Riverbend Inpatient Program located in Lafayette, Indiana. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in the lives of others. This is a full-time position working Monday through Friday and some weekends.

Requirements

Minimum of High School Graduate.
Food Handler Certification or obtain within 1 year of hire. (ServeSafe or NRFSP)
Previous healthcare food service experience.
2 years' experience in food services required.

Nice To Haves

Additional education in relevant Food Services field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares quantity foods and meals that are attractive and tasteful, according to established standards.
Demonstrates understanding of special nutritional needs of clients and/or therapeutic diets.
Serves meals in the dining room and prepares trays for clients and delivers trays to unit.
Prepares and delivers snacks and nourishments to unit.
Maintains an organized, sanitary and safe food prep area, including cutting boards, knives and small equipment.
Maintains appropriate, sanitary and safe work habits on a consistent basis, i.e. frequent hand washing, time and temperature standards, proper sanitizer use.
Participates in cleaning needs of department.
Participates in planning and organizing department catering needs and special events of the department.
Reports necessary repairs to the maintenance department by use of the computer reporting system.
Assists with putting away deliveries according to established standards.
Maintains accurate written records. (temps, production, meal counts etc.)
Consistently completes all work as outlined on position sheet.
Assists with menu and recipe development.
Assists with inventory, ordering and procuring of supplies.
Uses EMR daily to review needs of clients.
Communicates special needs per policy.
Does personal interview with clients in absence of RD and Director, to gather relevant information necessary for meal preparations.
Documents information in EMR and communicates needs to department staff.
Verifies diet orders other than regular.
Utilizes training and staff development opportunities or activities appropriate to department function.
Performs other relevant duties as assigned.
Participates in organization's quality improvement program.