Food Service Technician

WVU Medicine

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this 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

Valid Food Service Worker Permit (FSWP) from the local health department prior to starting OR obtain a Temporary FSWP no later than the first worked day and a permanent FSWP within 1 week of start date or next available class.
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.
Applicant must have an active WV Food Handlers Certification.

Nice To Haves

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

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.