FOOD SERVICE SPECIALIST

Artesia General Hospital•Artesia, NM

4d•$15 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Assist with preparing and serving meals and snacks for hospital patients, Meals on Wheels, staff, visitors, and guests while maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. The specialist may be assigned to work as a host, cook, server, cashier, dishwasher, pot washer, or in other food service capacities as needed. The position also requires demonstrating Artesia General Hospital’s core values: Respect, Leadership, Professionalism, Dedication, and Commitment to Excellence.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Food Handlers Certificate from NMED required or to be obtained within 30 days.
Knowledge of therapeutic diets and food/drug interactions.
Knowledge of food preparation and service methods and procedures, sanitation principles, and safe food-handling principles.
Ability to multitask with constant interruptions.
Physical ability to perform the job.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

Open or close the department as scheduled.
Maintain food quality, food safety, and sanitation.
Prepare and serve food items and meals as needed.
Monitor hot and cold food temperatures and complete the required forms.
Cover, label, and date food according to policy; use leftovers when possible.
Use equipment correctly.
Participate in training less experienced employees.
Assist with stocking using FIFO and stock nutrition areas throughout the building, completing required forms.
Provide dietary functions in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.
Work in any food service capacity as needed when scheduled.
Follow cash-handling procedures and complete related paperwork.
Set up for caterings or assist as required.
Monitor dishes and dish machine temperatures and cleanliness.
When scheduled, communicate menu options to patients and complete the correct forms.
Use AIDET when communicating with patients.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Cooperate fully in Risk Management, Quality Management, Safety activities, and investigations.
Handle information and data within the position’s scope with appropriate confidentiality and security.
Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills to identify age-specific patient needs appropriate to the position.