Food Service Worker

Northwell • Bay Shore, NY

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About The Position

Performs one or a number of tasks relating to the preparation and service of food; the delivery and collection of food and supplies, the appropriate operation of machinery, and the sanitation of specific areas of the department.

Requirements

• High School Degree or equivalent, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Must be able to communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

• Prior institutional experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food to patients as assigned.
• Prepares and arranges food according to guidelines or tallies.
• Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Serves food while accurately filling requests.
• Transports food and supplies to designated areas within the Hospital or cafeteria.
• Delivers food trays, nourishment, supplemental feedings and supplies in an orderly and timely fashion.
• Collects used carts or trays and returns them to the kitchen.
• Maintains a sufficient amount of each item to support needs.
• Uses machines/equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operates all utensils according to proper procedures.
• Mops floors, cleans equipment, utensils, work and service areas, using detergents and germicides required.
• Refrigerates and labels perishable food.
• Stores all supplies in an orderly fashion.
• Sorts all silverware for washing and cleans, polishes stainless steel equipment.
• May perform environmental service duties.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED