Food Service Worker, Nutritional Services, Full Time, Variable Shift

MarinHealth•Greenbrae, CA

2d•$26 - $34

About The Position

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch. MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others. Job Description Summary: To prepare and serve appetizing, nutritional, attractive and satisfying meals and refreshments prepared under high standards of sanitation. To clean, sanitize, and maintain utensils, dishware, cooking ware, equipment, work stations, and the cafeteria according to the sanitation standards set forth by Marin County, the State of California, and The Joint Commission.

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to organize work and carry through to a timely conclusion.
Ability to learn tray line and production requirements of all diets.
Ability to understand basic principles of sanitation and food handling.
Ability to serve and display foods in an attractive manner.

Nice To Haves

Previous food service experience in hospital, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation facility is preferred.
Hotel food service, catering, and restaurant or retail customer service/cashier experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Rigorously follows food handling safety techniques and standards.
Uses approved techniques and practices to produce cold items for patients and cafeteria menus.
Follows written recipes without variation (unless pre-approved) for patient and cafeteria menus.
Plans work time effectively to deal with fluctuations in production demand and patient census.
Meets all deadlines.
Understands the different diet types, and follows rules for producing food for all diet types.
Produces required amount of food as per production sheets and verbal instructions.
Communicates well with other departmental personnel as well as personnel from other departments.
Follows work schedule and reports to work on time.
Reports all stock and production variations and shortages promptly to the Nutrition Services Operations Manager.
Works well in a team environment. This includes the ability to be cross-trained on multiple jobs and assisting others when necessary.
Adheres to hospital standards of dress appearance, and personal hygiene.
Delivers and picks up patient trays to and from the correct patient in a timely and courteous manner.
Has the ability to read and understand the various signs and notices posted outside a patient’s room, i.e. NPO, Sleeping Mom, Respiratory Precautions, etc.
Follows verbal and written instructions.
Uses cleaning products properly and effectively.
Uses necessary equipment properly, safely, and effectively.
Operates a cash register, and makes correct change in a prompt manner.
Treats hospital visitors, patients, and employees in a polite and cordial manner.
Keeps the servery and the dining room clean and properly stocked at all times.
Stocking and rotating goods as needed.
Routine cleaning of equipment on a daily basis.
Routine maintenance and minor adjustment of equipment
Occasional service of buffets, receptions, and special events.
Other duties as assigned.