Food Service Worker, Nutritional Services, Full-Time, Variable 8 Hour Shifts
About The Position
The Food Service Worker prepares and serves appetizing, nutritional, attractive, and satisfying meals and refreshments while maintaining high sanitation standards. The role cleans, sanitizes, and maintains utensils, dishware, cookware, equipment, work stations, and the cafeteria according to standards established by Marin County, the State of California, and The Joint Commission. This position works in MarinHealth Medical Center’s Nutritional Services department. It is not a patient-care position, and employees in the role do not have access to protected health information. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, with variable 8-hour shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to organize work and complete it in a timely manner.
- Ability to learn tray-line and production requirements for all diets.
- Ability to understand basic sanitation and food-handling principles.
- Ability to serve and display food attractively.
Nice To Haves
- Previous food service experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or rehabilitation facility is preferred.
- Hotel food service, catering, restaurant, or retail customer service/cashier experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve meals and refreshments for patients and the cafeteria in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Use approved techniques to produce cold items and follow written recipes without variation unless pre-approved.
- Understand diet types and follow requirements for producing food for each diet.
- Produce quantities specified on production sheets and in verbal instructions.
- Plan work effectively to meet production demands and deadlines.
- Deliver and pick up patient trays promptly, courteously, and to the correct patient; read and understand relevant signs outside patient rooms.
- Report stock and production variations or shortages promptly to the Nutrition Services Operations Manager.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with departmental and other personnel; cross-train and assist others as needed.
- Follow the work schedule and report to work on time; maintain hospital standards for dress, appearance, and personal hygiene.
- Use cleaning products and equipment properly, safely, and effectively.
- Operate a cash register and make correct change promptly.
- Treat hospital visitors, patients, and employees politely and cordially.
- Keep the servery and dining room clean and properly stocked.
- Stock and rotate goods as needed.
- Perform routine daily cleaning of equipment and routine maintenance or minor equipment adjustments.
- Occasionally serve buffets, receptions, and special events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
