Food Service Worker

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida•Miami Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Food Service Worker participates in patient food operations and provides meal service in accordance with food safety, sanitation, dietary, and service standards. The role includes preparing, handling, and serving food so it is wholesome, palatable, and attractively presented; following dietary restrictions in the approved Diet Manual; and taking prompt action to address issues with patient food operations or meal delivery. The worker maintains assigned work areas, equipment, and utensils, follows uniform and safety policies, and adjusts their schedule to meet department demands. On-the-job training is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Hospital food service experience preferred; on-the-job training is provided.

Nice To Haves

Hospital food service experience.

Responsibilities

Follow food safety guidelines when handling food.
Ensure food in refrigerators is labeled and covered.
Prepare food in accordance with dietary restrictions, such as low-sodium, low-fat, and diabetic diets, as specified in the approved Diet Manual.
Participate in patient food operations and provide service according to food safety, sanitation, and meal presentation standards.
Take immediate action to correct problems related to patient food operations or meal service delivery.
Follow the uniform policy for assigned areas.
Clean assigned areas, equipment, and utensils at the end of each meal according to established procedures.
Be flexible with scheduling to meet department demands.
Use safe work practices, including lifting correctly, wiping up spills, and using carts to transport items.
Follow appropriate procedures for preparing, handling, and serving food.
Perform other duties as assigned.