Food Service Worker - Per Diem
About The Position
The Food Service Worker supports the delivery of safe, high-quality meal services to patients, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities include patient tray assembly, dishwashing, café service, catering setup, and sanitation. The role contributes to a positive patient experience and ensures food safety compliance by following department policies, regulatory standards, and infection prevention protocols. The position is per diem, with first- and second-shift schedules available. Listed schedules are 5:30 a.m.–2 p.m., 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m., 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m., and 3 p.m.–8 p.m. Weekly hours vary. Benefits are not available for this position.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and safety.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and supervisors.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently and collaboratively.
- Basic computer literacy, including the ability to read and respond to emails daily.
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple demands.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous food service, dietary, or customer service experience in a healthcare or hospitality environment preferred.
- Familiarity with patient dietary restrictions and food safety guidelines is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, portion, and deliver patient trays according to dietary guidelines and selections.
- Prepare and deliver late trays and nourishments in a timely and sanitary manner.
- Follow food-handling and infection-control procedures.
- Set up stations and ensure they are ready before each meal service.
- Document food temperatures and promptly report discrepancies.
- Serve customers courteously and efficiently in the West Hart Café and Snack Shop.
- Operate the cash register according to cash-handling procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and restock condiments, beverages, and supplies.
- Prepare simple food items such as sandwiches, salads, and beverages as needed.
- Follow hand-hygiene protocol after cash transactions and food-handling activities.
- Assemble, deliver, and clean up after catering events, including coffee carts, luncheons, and special functions.
- Prepare catering equipment and supplies and return them in clean, working order.
- Operate the dish machine; wash pots and pans; and clean dish-room equipment.
- Maintain clean and organized storage, preparation, and dishwashing areas.
- Sweep and mop designated areas, clean walls, and perform routine sanitation duties.
- Document and monitor sanitizing-solution concentrations according to policy.
- Adhere to established hospital and Dietary policies, rules, and regulations.
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