Food Service Worker, Nutritional Services, Full-Time, Variable 8 Hour Shifts Every Weekend

MarinHealth Medical Center•Bon Air, CA

10h

About The Position

The Food Service Worker prepares and serves appetizing, nutritional, attractive, and satisfying meals and refreshments while following high sanitation standards. The role also cleans, sanitizes, and maintains utensils, dishware, cookware, equipment, workstations, and the cafeteria in accordance with requirements set by Marin County, the State of California, and The Joint Commission. This position is not a patient care role and does not have access to protected health information. It is a full-time position with 40 scheduled weekly hours and variable 8-hour shifts every weekend.

Requirements

High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to organize work and carry it through to a timely conclusion.
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

Rigorously follow food-handling safety techniques and standards.
Use approved techniques to produce cold items for patient and cafeteria menus.
Follow written recipes without variation unless a change is pre-approved.
Plan work time effectively to respond to production demand and patient census fluctuations, and meet deadlines.
Understand different diet types and follow requirements for producing food for each type.
Produce the required amount of food according to production sheets and verbal instructions.
Communicate effectively with departmental personnel and staff from other departments.
Follow the work schedule and report to work on time.
Promptly report stock and production variations and shortages to the Nutrition Services Operations Manager.
Work effectively as part of a team, including being cross-trained on multiple jobs and assisting others when needed.
Follow hospital standards for dress, appearance, and personal hygiene.
Deliver and pick up patient trays from the correct patients in a timely and courteous manner.
Read and understand signs and notices posted outside patient rooms.
Follow verbal and written instructions.
Use cleaning products and necessary 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 equipment cleaning and routine maintenance and minor equipment adjustments.
Occasionally serve buffets, receptions, and special events.
Perform other duties as assigned.