Food Service Worker (FT- 1.0 FTE, Day Shift)

Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital•Bozeman, MT

13h

About The Position

The Food Service Worker at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital assists in the preparation of patient meals ensuring compliance to therapeutic diet orders, patient safety modifications, and proper patient identification. Assembles, serves, delivers, and retrieves patient meals. Records patient meal information as assigned. Processes and delivers floor stock orders throughout the organization to support the nutritional needs of our patients. Participates as a member of the Nutrition Service team working in the dish room, performing cleaning procedures, and organizing and putting away department inventory and supply.

Requirements

Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times
Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality
Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment
Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent
ServSafe Certification
Prior work experience in food services

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation of patient meals ensuring compliance to therapeutic diet orders, patient safety modifications, and proper patient identification.
Assembles, serves, delivers, and retrieves patient meals.
Records patient meal information as assigned.
Processes and delivers floor stock orders throughout the organization to support the nutritional needs of our patients.
Participates as a member of the Nutrition Service team working in the dish room, performing cleaning procedures, and organizing and putting away department inventory and supply.
Participates in team meetings and process improvement activities.
Prepares and serves drinks and foods according to patient specifications including therapeutic diet orders, patient safety modifications, and proper patient identification.
Records patients 'Intakes' including nutrient-specific intakes accurately per established procedures.
Provides menu information and explanations of ingredients and preparation methods as assigned.
Assists with food preparation as assigned including operating food production equipment as required to complete tasks.
Refills condiments or other foods and supplies.
Fills and delivers floor stock to all areas.
Participates in stocking and organizing food and supply within the department.
Maintains, cleans, and sanitizes work stations.
Cleans and sanitizes dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other containers and returns to appropriate location in the kitchen area.
Adheres to food safety and sanitation guidelines and regulations to ensure quality food service.
Participates in and supports a positive team work environment.
Works closely with other staff to coordinate food preparation and ensure timely delivery of orders.
Supports the Nutrition Services team by training to perform additional duties that may include but are not limited to dishwashing, cleaning, stocking supplies, organizing storage and work areas, or assisting with salad preparation.
Performs other duties in order to meet patient, customer, and department needs.