Food Service Technician - (Dietary)

WVU Medicine • Saint Joseph, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Cross trained in one or more of the patient tray assembly and distribution areas. May also, cross train in the dish room area.

Requirements

• Current Food Handlers card OR obtained within 30 days of hire through ONE of the following, as required by County DHHR: StateFoodSafety.com Servsafe National Restaurant Association Local County Health Department
• Must have ability to handle (lift and transport) cases of product such as multiple 20 pound cases of meat, frozen vegetables and #10 cans of product.
• Visual acuity must be unimpaired.
• Hearing within normal range is required.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping are necessary body movements in Kitchen work.
• Must have ability to follow oral and written instructions and to read and follow standardized recipes.
• Must have basic math skills including addition and subtraction.
• Must have working knowledge of table of measure.
• Basic computer skills.
• Concentrated mental activity is required to organize the work.
• Must be able to respond to changes in work volume throughout the shift.
• Must be able to work some holidays.
• Must be able to adapt to sudden and frequent changes in work schedule.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience in a long term care facility or hospital kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers food trays in accordance with established diet therapy protocols
• Fulfills daily/weekly cleaning duties as defined in daily job descriptions and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Uses and handles chemicals according to present vendor guidelines. (Never mixes chemicals. Labels spray bottles and proper label.
• Interprets patient enteral fee order and delivers appropriate product and tubing.
• Adheres to Food Service polices for Infection Prevention, i.e., hand washing, hair covers, gloves, etc.
• Works with Director and manager to standardize work methods. Communicates with dietitian regarding patient nutrition issues.
• Assures dishes, pots and pans, silverware, etc. are properly cleaned and sanitized when working in the dishroom.
• Visit patients for meal selections following diet order and patient preference.
• Works with nursing to distribute patient meal trays assuring all patent are fed according to the most current diet prescription.
• Assembles trays that are neat and appealing.
• Assembles and distributes patient snacks.
• Stocks work station/galley appropriately
• Completes dishroom duties per protocol including weekly cleaning.

What This Job Offers

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