Catering Worker

St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Covington, LA

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift Hours: 5:00 am - 1:30 pm Monday - Friday Summary of the Job: Responsible for the preparing food and setting up for, in-side and outside catered events. Adjusts schedule as needed to comply with catered events. Communicates politely and effectively with staff and customers. Assumes the role of customer advocate. Helps wherever and whenever needed during labor shortages to ensure that patient and customers have adequate food supplies. Identifies and resolves issues with HAACP compliance. Demonstrates a commitment to CARES when communicating to team, coworkers, and customers. Demonstrates a commitment to food safety HACCP and FIFO in all work activities and leads others to compliance. Responsible for and maintains equipment, cleanliness of kitchen, clean floors, breaking down boxes, etc. Cross-trains to work other food production worker positions.

Requirements

Catering or food service experience preferred.
Must be able to communicate effectively and follow both verbal and written instructions.
Must be able to work between the hours of 10:00am and 6:30pm and adjust schedule as needed to provide catering event coverage.
This position is considered non-essential during emergency conditions and covers other catering positions as needed.
Willingness to comply with dress code, CARES standards, food safety, and regulatory standards.
Must have excellent knowledge of or ability and willingness to learn about menu items and recipes.
Must be able to follow guidelines when preparing, setting up and serving catering events.
This position requires driving a hospital-owned vehicle and/or a personally owned vehicle to perform essential job duties.
In order to be considered, the candidate must: Have a valid and current state-issued driver’s license Maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance (at their own expense) that meets at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of residence Successfully clear a driving record check. Driving records must not include any of the following: a suspended or revoked driver’s license; three or more moving violations in the past 36 months; two or more accidents in the past 36 months; one or more instances of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) within the past 24 months; being at fault in a fatal accident within the past five years; leaving the scene of an accident within the past 36 months; and/or reckless driving within the past 12 months.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Must possess good physical health.
Some requirements include but are not limited to standing or walking for long periods of time.
Lifting at least 50 pounds is required.
Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%)- lifting, carrying, balancing, reaching, handling/feeling Occasionally (1%-33%)- pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching

Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparing food and setting up for, in-side and outside catered events.
Adjusts schedule as needed to comply with catered events.
Communicates politely and effectively with staff and customers.
Assumes the role of customer advocate.
Helps wherever and whenever needed during labor shortages to ensure that patient and customers have adequate food supplies.
Identifies and resolves issues with HAACP compliance.
Demonstrates a commitment to CARES when communicating to team, coworkers, and customers.
Demonstrates a commitment to food safety HACCP and FIFO in all work activities and leads others to compliance.
Responsible for and maintains equipment, cleanliness of kitchen, clean floors, breaking down boxes, etc.
Cross-trains to work other food production worker positions.