Food Service Worker

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority•Cherokee, NC

1h•Onsite

About The Position

To assist the Cook(s) in preparing food according to a Dietician-approved, standardized menu for CIHA patients, providers, and guests. Assists in production and service of general, as well as, medically prescribed therapeutic and modified texture diets, in a sanitary manner, at a high rate of accuracy and acceptability.

Requirements

High school or GED equivalent required.
Able to lift and carry in excess of 50 lbs.
Able to stand/walk for the duration of shift.
Able to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Food service and healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Under direction of the Cook and Dietary Manager, prepares food and beverages according to cycle menu, census, and patient diet orders.
Prepares food following standardized recipes, scaling recipes appropriately as indicated by the cook.
When necessary, peels, washes, trims, and cuts up vegetables and fruits required.
Is knowledgeable in aspects of patient menu execution, including: proper serving sizes, interpreting a diet spreadsheet, modifying food for IDDSI textures, evaluating final food products, and serving trays accurately at appropriate temperatures.
Prepares and serves all types of cold sides, salads, sandwiches, desserts, breads, and baked items, as well as, additional items for therapeutic or modified texture diets as directed by the Cook.
Prepares food in a way to reduce waste and spoilage.
Presents items which are visually appealing to patients and conforms to established food standards in terms of shape, size, color, texture, and flavor.
Prepares food to preserve nutritional value, color, palatability and acceptability to CIHA patients, providers, and guests. Prepares special foods per patient request as directed by the Cook.
Manages time effectively and produces food/beverage such to have menu items ready for serving at meal times and trays delivered during pre-determined time frames.
Loads, unloads, and properly maintains dish machine, keeping appropriate records.
Always maintains a clean, disinfected and orderly work station.
Observes high personal hygiene standards and all required safe food handling practices.
Checks refrigerator thermometers frequently and reports temperature variations promptly.
Follows approved safety and fire regulations at all times.
When designated, receives, checks and properly stores food deliveries promptly.
Under direction of the Cook, examines all food for quality and freshness before preparation.
Stock, rotate, and perform inventory of food/supplies in patient nourishment areas.
Deliver meal carts and patient trays to designated areas at designated times; subsequently, retrieve these items and return to kitchen.
Adheres to all CIHA policies and attends training programs and in-services as scheduled; completes Relias online training courses by due dates.
Performs cleaning duties as assigned by the daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning scheduling. Takes on additional cleaning projects as assigned.
Additional duties as assigned.