Worker I, Food Service Aide, FT

White County Medical Center • Searcy, AR

34d

About The Position

Performs variety of duties including all or some of: Duties related to the cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, utensils and equipment. Cooks, bakes, prepares hot and cold foods for patients, cafeteria and/or special functions. Performs a variety of duties related to the assembly and service of food to patients and/or customers of all ages. Provides cashier services in the cafeteria. Services and stocks all vending machines. Responsible for dry goods, paper goods, and refrigerated/frozen storage inventory. Monitors computer system for diet orders and request for each patient as inputted by nursing associates and verifies the diet order with menus. Physical Effort: Long hours of standing, walking, bending, pushing and lifting up to 50 pounds. Mental Effort: Must be able to perform short cycle repetitive duties under stressful situations.

Requirements

• High School degree or GED. Job requires reading, writing and math. Some computer knowledge useful.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Good communication and telephone skills essential.
• Manual dexterity and motion coordination helpful.
• Requires on-the-job training.
• Pleasant disposition needed due to extensive patient contact.
• Must be flexible and able to meet deadlines established.
• Must practice basic skills in sanitation and safety.
• Must have knowledge of basic food groups.
• Must be able to procure products from written recipes.
• Ability to locate and use resource materials in diet manuals necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Dietary Managers course or coursework in Nutrition desired for Worker II aide position.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, utensils, and equipment
• Cooking, baking, preparing hot and cold foods for patients, cafeteria and/or special functions
• Assembly and service of food to patients and/or customers of all ages
• Providing cashier services in the cafeteria
• Servicing and stocking all vending machines
• Responsible for dry goods, paper goods, and refrigerated/frozen storage inventory
• Monitoring computer system for diet orders and request for each patient as inputted by nursing associates and verifies the diet order with menus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED