Food Service Worker I - Porter/Dishwasher

BJC HealthCare•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The Food Service Worker I performs a variety of food service functions, including setting up service areas with food, utensils, and garnishments; portioning and serving food; maintaining sanitation; operating a cash register; assembling patient trays; and assisting with customer requests. The position may also involve food preparation at some locations. The role is at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, which provides pediatric care across more than 50 specialty areas and serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area. The position is full-time and requires rotating weekends and holidays. The employee must be able to work both AM and PM shifts. Daily pay is available.

Requirements

  • No experience required.
  • No supervisor experience required.
  • Must be able to work AM and PM shifts.
  • Must work rotating weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide professional and friendly customer service and follow food safety and portion guidelines.
  • Assemble meals according to the menu, diet order, and correct protocol.
  • Set up the work area and organize supplies and products before, during, and after the shift.
  • Clean and sanitize the work station and utensils.
  • Use equipment and materials properly and safely.
  • Set up food service areas with food, utensils, and garnishments; portion and serve food; operate a cash register; assemble patient trays; assist with customer requests; and, at some locations, prepare food.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services, available the first day of the month after hire.
  • Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
  • Annual 4% BJC automatic retirement contribution.
  • 401(k) plan with BJC match.
  • Tuition assistance available on the first day.
  • BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
  • Paid time off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Daily pay available.
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