Food Service Worker, Lead - PM Shift

UMC Health System

79d

About The Position

Lead, Food Service Worker works within the borders of Food & Nutrition Services. Duties may include responsibilities related to cooking, cleaning, food preparation, food delivery, and interacting with patients and their family. Defined assignments vary depending on the area of assignment. Reports to Supervisor, Food & Nutrition Services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• + 3 years relative experience in Food or Customer Service, preferably in a hospital setting.
• + 1 year experience leading people and/or processes.
• Food Service handler’s certification obtained through the Texas Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Plans and participates in planning menus and utilization of food surpluses and leftovers taking account of probable number of guests, marketing conditions, popularity of various dishes and menu cycle.
• Serves as team lead to staff, orienting and training new staff on department practices.
• May assist Supervisor with scheduling and coordinating assignments.
• Assist in planning and preparing menu options, including hot and cold entrees, for patients, cafeteria, and catering.
• Set up and maintain serving line in a timely manner, ensuring proper stock of menu options, service ware, and temperatures are within acceptable ranges.
• Ensure cafeteria sitting rooms and beverage areas to ensure neatness and sanitization.
• Coordinate the preparation, physical set-up, delivery, breakdown, and quality control of hospital catering events.
• Ensures proper logging, charting, production sheets, and other documentation is adhered to for food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Maintains and adheres to all sanitation standards.
• All other duties assigned within Food & Nutrition Services.

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Financial Career Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees