Food Service Worker 1 - Our Lady of the Angels

FMOLHS•Bogalusa, LA

About The Position

The Food Service Worker 1 prepares and serves meals in accordance with established safety and sanitation standards. The role includes cleaning work areas, restocking supplies, assisting with food storage and inventory, and interacting with customers and staff to support a positive dining experience. Duties may include patient tray delivery and pickup, cafeteria opening and closing, catering event setup and pickup, and doctor lounge setup and pickup. The worker may also operate a cash register, use small equipment, respond appropriately to safety situations, and complete other assignments from a supervisor. Our Lady of the Angels Hospital is part of FMOL Health, a Louisiana health system headquartered in Baton Rouge that employs more than 10,000 people. The hospital serves the Washington Parish community and aims to provide quality healthcare close to home.

Requirements

Must have math skills.
Must have customer relations skills.
Must be able to work in hot and humid areas.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience in food service cashiering preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver or pick up patient trays, open or close the cafeteria, and set up or pick up catering events and doctor lounges in a timely manner.
Provide friendly and helpful service, use good judgment when addressing guest problems, and maintain good traffic flow.
Keep work areas clean and stocked; maintain kitchen and work-area cleanliness and safety.
Follow infection control and sanitation procedures.
Cooperate with coworkers and perform duties assigned by the supervisor; adjust schedules as needed to meet workload and department needs.
Use time efficiently, complete duties before leaving, and perform tasks promptly and correctly.
Deal tactfully and courteously with employees, physicians, patients, and guests.
Operate the cash register and ensure it is not over or short.
Use small equipment appropriately and report problems to the supervisor.
Follow hospital policies on Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Time; report to work on time and report tardiness as necessary.
Maintain a professional appearance and comply with regulatory, customer, and organizational requirements.
Attend required educational sessions and respond appropriately to fire, safety, and disaster situations.
Use personal protective equipment appropriately and adhere to infection control practices, including completing required TB skin tests.
Take personal responsibility for continuing education and professional development.
Accept additional work assignments from the supervisor.