About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Dietary Director, the Food Production Specialist 1 performs patient and/or cafeteria food-service duties and related tasks. The role assists with tray assembly, transports food carts, delivers trays to patient care units, and returns trays and carts. It is also responsible for ware washing for retail and patient services, emptying cafeteria tray carts, and completing assigned sanitation tasks, including trash removal. The position maintains food and physical safety, sanitation, and the daily care and use of equipment and tools. It follows food labeling, rotation, and quality-control practices and may be cross-trained in other food-service duties. The Food Production Specialist 1 works with little or no supervision, follows posted schedules and payroll and attendance procedures, and maintains a professional appearance and demeanor. The role promotes teamwork, works efficiently under strict deadlines, and may assist in other areas or perform other duties as assigned. Flexible hours, days off, or overtime may be required based on operational workload.

Requirements

  • Basic computer skills.
  • Typing skills.
  • Customer-service skills.
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision.
  • Ability to work quickly and well under strict time deadlines.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, days off, and overtime as required by operational workloads.

Nice To Haves

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with tray assembly.
  • Transport food carts and deliver trays to and from patient care units.
  • Perform ware washing for retail and patient services, including flatware, china, glassware, and kitchen pots and pans.
  • Empty tray carts in the cafeteria.
  • Perform assigned sanitation tasks, including trash removal.
  • Maintain food and physical safety, sanitation, and the daily care and use of equipment and tools.
  • Follow proper labeling, rotation, and quality-control practices.
  • Cross-train on other duties throughout the food-service department.
  • Follow posted work schedules, payroll procedures, and attendance guidelines.
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with department standards and policy.
  • Promote and practice teamwork and serve as a positive role model for fellow team members.
  • Work quickly and effectively under strict time deadlines.
  • Assist in other areas and perform other duties as assigned.
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