Dietary Worker - FlexStaff (Temp)

FlexStaff•New Hyde Park, NY

About The Position

Performs various tasks relating to the preparation, delivery, service and collection of food and supplies. Operates related equipment and participates in department sanitation

Requirements

Ability to read, write and communicate in English

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent, preferred
Prior related food or dietary experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Prepares cafeteria for service of meals
Sets up assigned station for patient meal service
Works grill and pizza station and cleans equipment, as needed
Sets up and maintains fully stocked grill area and sandwich bar
Maintains fully stocked self-serve areas (i.e fountain soda, ice, milk, paper towels, soap, etc.)
Serves on tray assembly line, reads patient selections from menu, and serves items on trays
Passes and collects all trays to patients. Distributes trays to patients by reading name and room number, identifying patient by name and date of birth.
Delivers nourishments to patient floors. Reads and complete floor stock/ nourishment record form for each unit
Deliver trucks to units for Dietary Aides or floor staff to deliver
Retrieves and returns food carts to kitchen
Cleans assigned areas following established cleaning schedules
Cleans and maintains kitchen and dining area including, but not limited to, counter and tables. Regularly checks conditions of service ware
Removes waste from plates and service ware. Stacks washable items for dishwasher. Operates dishwashers in accordance with established procedures
Records temperatures of pre-wash, wash, and final rinse of dishwasher for each Meal. Reports any information not meeting established guidelines to management
Washes pots and other serving equipment in accordance with established three-compartment sink procedures
Follows proper procedures in sanitation of kitchen equipment including floors, storage areas and floor mats
Cleans and sanitizes steam kettles, mixers, choppers and other stationary kitchen equipment. Cleans and sanitizes assigned areas including, but not limited to, dishwasher, prep areas, walls, floors, dish racks, walk-in / reach-in refrigerators and cooking equipment
Maintains clean café environment including tables, chairs, microwave and garbage disposal
Maintains safe and sanitary environment by mopping spills, sweeping floors and using appropriate safety signage
Utilizes chemicals in accordance with MSDS policy and procedure. Notifies management of any chemicals not properly labeled
Checks pH concentration of chemical sanitizer using test strip method and makes appropriate adjustment, as needed
Removes trash and cardboard to ensure a safe and sanitary kitchen/cafe
Follows established procedure for waste disposal. Sanitizes trash receptacles and dumpsters
Delivers clean service ware to designated areas
Breaks down grill, sandwich and steam table areas after meal service and stores items properly
Labels and dates wrapped items intended for future use
Rotates and checks expiration dates of food items according to FIFO guidelines
Performs related duties as required
Walking, standing, bending, pushing and pulling of trucks
Lifting of supplies 50 lbs. or less