Food Service Worker - Per Diem

Shriners Children's•Sacramento, CA
•$25 - $34

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports hospital café meal services by preparing and serving food, stocking supplies, and cleaning and maintaining dining room and cafeteria areas. The role also operates the cash register and collects payments. Food is prepared and served for patients, cafeteria guests, and catering guests, with special attention to patients’ modified diet orders and accurate portion control.

Nice To Haves

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • One year of food preparation or distribution experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare food items for patients, cafeteria guests, and catering guests according to daily menus, catering orders, or patient menus.
  • Serve food in accurate portions; portion, label, and place items in appropriate containers or dishes, and replenish items as needed.
  • Organize and stock supplies, condiments, and utensils using FIFO; replenish food and notify kitchen staff when supplies or food are running low.
  • Store leftover food by cooling it when needed and covering, labeling, and dating containers; coordinate use of leftovers with cooks and coworkers.
  • Prepare food items for upcoming meal services, including slicing meats and cheeses, preparing sandwich fillings, defrosting items, and preparing vegetables, fruit, and desserts.
  • Answer the department phone, assist callers, and take messages as needed.
  • Prepare late trays and requests and deliver them to nursing units.
  • Verify the daily menu with the cook and update the Menu Board and Café Menu Line.
  • Ensure food signs are assigned to food items, especially items containing major allergens.
  • Operate the cash register and collect monies.
  • Clean and maintain dining room and cafeteria areas.
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