Food Service Worker

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

19d

About The Position

The Food Service Worker supports the customers and business needs of the bistro. As a member of the food service team, this position performs one or more assignments in cleaning, food preparation, patient trayline, or retail café service. The role provides service and assistance to patients, staff, and other customers according to established dietary and retail café policies and procedures. The position is based in Phoenix, Arizona, in the Culinary & Nutrition-Hospital department. It is an evening role scheduled for 40 hours across five days per week, including weekends, from 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Weekend shifts receive an additional flat-rate differential of $1 per hour. The role requires following established routines and instructions, working quickly and accurately, providing good customer service, and maintaining sanitation standards. Employees must follow guidelines for cleaning chemicals and be able to work in physical contact with them.

Requirements

Ability to learn and follow established policies and procedures.
Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions.
Effective communication and customer-service skills.
Ability to learn food-handling regulations and pass certification tests as required.
Ability to follow instructions and guidelines for cleaning chemicals and work in physical contact with them.
Food handlers' card required for Banner Staffing Services team members within 30 days of hire; this requirement does not apply to BSS team members in Tucson and Colorado.
Employees at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must have and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card and sign an Arizona Criminal History Affidavit upon hire.
Employees at Olive Branch Senior Center must have and maintain an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Nice To Haves

Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set up the work station and prepare assigned foods and nourishments in the correct quantities, following procedures, portion controls, and food quality and presentation standards.
Clean and sanitize dishes, flatware, trays, cups, glasses, cooking utensils, designated equipment, and kitchen areas; dispose of waste and monitor dish machine temperature.
Maintain food and supply par levels; order or restock items, rotate food stocks, and check expiration dates.
Check and record food and equipment temperatures according to procedures and report discrepancies to the supervisor.
Deliver meals, nourishments, late trays, or tube feedings to units as needed, and return excess nourishments when requested.
Assist with catering or special event service as needed.
Handle cash-register transactions at the register or café when applicable.
Provide service and assistance to patients, staff, families, and other customers while following work routines, instructions, and sanitation standards.