Food Preparation Worker

The Ohio State University

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics administers quality nutritional care and food service operations for all the patients, personnel, and visitors in the OSU hospitals in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The Department coordinates activities to enhance patient and staff satisfaction. This position is responsible for setting up workstation(s), preparing and portioning salads, sandwiches, fruit and dessert for patient and cafeteria meals. Portions and assembles food for trays, and correctly stores all foods. Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment and demonstrates the "Intensive Caring" philosophy in interactions with patients, visitors and staff. Position may work in Central Kitchen, Season?s Cafe Deli, or Patient Hospitality Centers.

Requirements

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and to read and write simple sentences; or equivalent
• 100 hours training in use of kitchen equipment and food production practices (or 1 month experience)
• Must pass physical exam
• Must have basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Previous food service experience desired

Responsibilities

• Setting up workstation(s)
• Preparing and portioning salads, sandwiches, fruit and dessert for patient and cafeteria meals
• Portioning and assembling food for trays
• Correctly storing all foods
• Maintaining cleanliness of work area and equipment
• Demonstrating the "Intensive Caring" philosophy in interactions with patients, visitors and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed