Food Service Worker

San Antonio Behavioral Health•San Antonio, TX

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Worker serves and monitors the distribution of meals, and ensures that guidelines for special diets are followed. Prepares dining areas for the serving of meals and sets up serving lines. Cleans dining, service, and food preparation areas. The incumbent will carry-out her/his duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of SABHH. The incumbent will have knowledge of health care sanitation and have demonstrated ability to interact, relate to, work with, and support the activities of a diverse workforce. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital. Duties may be modified or changed with or without notice.

Requirements

Education and/or Licensure – High School degree (or equivalent) or two (2) years’ work experience required.
Must possess or obtain a valid Food Handlers certificate within 30 days of accepting the position.
Experience – A minimum of one (1) year experience as a food service worker in a commercial environment, preferably in a healthcare environment setting preferred.
Two (2) years’ experience in a kitchen role, preferably in a healthcare setting.
Additional Requirements – Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
Must be available for weekend, day, and night shifts as assigned.
Must possess or obtain a valid CPR certification and SAMA training within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations, and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish all food preparation at specified serving time; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs.
Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions.
Must be able to adjust recipes to achieve desired results.
Must be able to read and comprehend recipes or instructions on prepackaged products.
Ability to read, convert and adjust mathematical measurements for recipe adjustments.
Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers, and dishwashers; knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation; knowledge of cleaning products and the appropriate methods of cleaning a variety of surfaces.
Must be able to work independently, in a result restricted physical environment for extended periods of time.
Skill to independently interpret reference materials to comply with law, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc.
Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently.
Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines.
Ability to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion of work activities.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
A minimum of one (1) year experience as a food service worker in a commercial environment, preferably in a healthcare environment setting preferred.
Two (2) years’ experience in a kitchen role, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Practice appropriate hygienic practices
Record warmer & cooler temperatures first thing and turn on small warmers
Set breakfast line: Cereal dispensers & bowls, Jelly or syrup, ketchup, and butter
Open milk cooler
Reassemble and stock juice machine
Restock plastic ware, foam plates, bowls & cups
Check Ice dispenser
Make 8 coffee dispensers. (Ensure outside is clean)
Stock sanitizer bucket & turn on salad bar
Serve breakfast, Clean as you work
Break down line after serving, Scrub line, rinse & sanitize.
Wipe dining room tables, spot sweep both dining room and line, remove trash from drain
Restock supplies, place appropriate condiments in front of the line
Ensure salad has 9-10 items utensils & sweeteners.
Sandwiches, utensils & Lemonade
Serves meals
After lunch break down line and return salad bar to prep person
Wash, rinse and sanitize salad bar
Pull 2:00 pm or 8 pm snacks
Stores chemicals away from food and other food-related supplies
Keeps food stored in proper containers
Clears area of debris, and keeps area clean
Demonstrates personal responsibility for maintaining safe and sanitary conditions
Understands basic principles of food service sanitation
Follows procedures to prevent bacterial food poisoning
Follows the principles of personal hygiene
Stores cleaning cloths in sanitizing solution
Supports team where needed
Handles, stores, labels, and rotates all products properly and in accordance to applicable state laws
Must be able to work independently, in a result restricted physical environment for extended periods of time
Must be able to assist in preparing, serving, and storing food
Cleans work area as necessary or assigned
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Kitchen Supervisor or Dietary Manager

Benefits

401K
Medical/Dental insurance
FMLA and Short-Term Disability
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401K Retirement Plan
Healthcare Spending Account
Dependent Care Spending Account
PTO Plan with Holiday Premium Pay
Life Insurance (Supplemental Life, Term, and Universal plans are also available.)
Short and Long-Term Disability (with additional buy-in opportunities)