FOOD SERVICE WORKER- PT Temp - Friday to Monday

UHS•Spokane, WA

About The Position

The Food Service Worker is responsible for the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals for patients and facility staff, adhering to the approved menu cycle and production sheets. This role includes delivering patient meals, operating the dish machine, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining room and kitchen. One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.’ Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Requirements

At least two (2) years’ experience in quantity cooking
Washington State food handler’s permit within 30 days of hire.
Training in food service sanitation and possession of food service sanitation certification
Must have Highschool Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience utilizing industrial kitchen equipment and utensils; and some prior kitchen supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Prepare meals and beverages according to menu cycle and daily production sheet, providing attention to attractive and tasteful meals.
Accurately prepare food for modified diets, consulting with Manager of Dietary Services and/or Dietician as required.
Complete and prepare meals in a timely manner as prescribed by posted meal times.
Follow posted cleaning schedule and ensure a clean work area and dining room at all times.
Document refrigeration and dish machine temperatures according to posted schedules.
Adhere to standards for food temperature during cooking, serving and storage of leftovers.
Maintain walk-in freezer and storerooms in an orderly fashion, and properly date and label all food items.
Comply with established guidelines for sanitation and safety.
Interact with patients in the serving line, offering assistance in the selection of a nutritionally balanced meal.
Wash dishes and maintaining dish room in a clean and orderly fashion.