Food Preparer, Full-time
About The Position
The Food Preparer provides friendly, courteous service to visitors and employees and assists with food preparation for patients and personnel. The role includes preparing and assembling patient trays, supporting tray service and transporting carts to patient areas. The Food Preparer may also assist with catering, simple food preparation, and cleaning refrigerators, freezers, storage areas, and food service equipment. The position requires maintaining sanitation standards, handling food and supplies appropriately, operating kitchen appliances and payment systems, and making sound decisions in support of Nutrition Services.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Washington State Food Handlers permit.
- Ability to learn equipment operation and simple food preparation techniques.
- Demonstrated competency with equipment listed on the department-specific checklist.
- Critical-thinking skills, including seeking direction when needed, independent problem-solving, and logical, deliberate decision-making.
- Accountability, safe judgment, and practice within legal and ethical guidelines.
- Competency in caring for customers and patients across the age continuum.
Nice To Haves
- One year of food service experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare fruits, vegetables, salads, condiments, beverages, and desserts for patient trays in a timely and sanitary manner.
- Use standardized recipes and avoid food waste as applicable.
- Prepare food items for catering and set up catering functions.
- Maintain minimal stock of sandwich materials and use proper sandwich-making techniques.
- Portion cold foods for tray service and assist with tray assembly.
- Clean equipment, worktables, ranges, utensils, pots, and pans using proper techniques and cleaning solutions; follow posted cleaning schedules.
- Operate the cash register and process credit card transactions and payroll deductions; count change correctly and balance the cash drawer after each meal period.
- Tally patient counts by diet in a timely manner.
- Become familiar with the current Dietary Food Management system.
- Set up, transport, and serve patient trays according to established schedules and procedures.
- Maintain minimal stock levels in the doctor’s lounge.
- Receive and properly store food and supplies, and rotate stock.
- Work closely with the Cook, Diet Assistant, and Registered Dietitian to provide patient care.
- Pursue professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations.
- Follow safe work practices and policies, including security and safety, MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire and disaster procedures, safe lifting, and body mechanics.
- Comply with organization policies and procedures and labor agreements.
- Interact courteously and efficiently with team members and support groups.
- Maintain professional conduct and appearance consistent with organizational standards.
- Handle additional accountabilities assigned by management in a manner consistent with organizational standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
