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UHS•Amarillo, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position: FOOD SERVICE WORKER Position: The Food Service Worker position is responsible for the delivery and service of patient meals, sanitation in food service department including, dish washing, cart washing, pots and pan washing and emptying of trash. Follows strict sanitation guidelines set up by the State of Texas Health Department.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED preferred.
Must successfully complete the pre-employment assessment.
Must be able to read and comprehend.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others.
Ability to remain calm under stress.
Bending, kneeling, crouching, twisting, lifting (10-30 lbs), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged standing or sitting.
Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard/metric measurement).
Will be subjected to cold when entering refrigerator and freezer as well as fumes from chemicals, cooking odors, gases and odors from patient rooms.
Potential hazards from cuts from knives and meat slicer and/or burns from cooking and heating surfaces.

Nice To Haves

Prefer successful completion of Step One of the Certified Dietary Manager course, The Food Service Worker.
Typing and basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Delivers food trays to patient’s room, and provides service to include: pouring of beverages, removing plastic covering from food, and setting the food tray so that the patient is able to reach and eat the food.
Check patient trays before leaving the kitchen area to assure that all items ordered are on the tray. No more than one error per day is accepted.
Gather and deliver floor stock. Rotate stock when putting away in the refrigerator on the nurse unit. Discard any out dated products.
Washes dishes, pans, and utensils for patients, cafeteria and catering.
Sanitizes patient’s carts daily.
Empties trash in the food service area.
Assures that the Dietary Department meets the State, Medicare, The Joint Commission and other regulations.
Regularly attends and actively participates in department meetings.
Other duties assigned