FOOD SERVICE WORKER

UHS • Nevada, MO

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About The Position

Heartland Behavioral Health provides acute and residential behavioral health programs for children and adolescents ages 4 through 17 in Nevada, Missouri. The Food Service Worker plans, prepares, and cooks a variety of foods from an established menu, following patient dietary restrictions and food safety guidelines to provide safe, nutritious meals in a timely manner. The role maintains a clean and orderly kitchen and assists Dietary Technicians with food preparation and meal service.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of food ingredients, materials, preparation methods, and equipment, including care and cleaning of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation requirements for food preparation and service in a healthcare setting.
• Must be 21 years or older.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of two years of experience in large-scale commercial and institutional food preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and cook a variety of foods from an established menu while observing patient dietary restrictions and food safety guidelines.
• Follow standard and manufacturer recipes, adjusting them as needed to improve quality or accommodate patient dietary restrictions.
• Prepare food on time and maintain it at appropriate hot and cold temperatures for the required time periods.
• Cook appropriate quantities to meet patient needs while reducing food waste.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and company policies.
• Practice good hygiene.
• Assist Dietary Technicians as needed, sharing food-service experience and knowledge to support food quality.
• Follow kitchen infection-control procedures, including regularly cleaning and sanitizing cooking areas and the serving line.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed