Food Service Worker

Richmond Medical Center•Staten Island, NY

71d•Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America)

Requirements

Food Safety & Quality knowledge
Ability to prepare, portion, arrange, and label food tray items according to menu instructions, hygiene, and safety standards.
Knowledge of proper food storage practices, including labeling, dating, and rotating stock using FIFO (First In, First Out).
Understanding of procedures for handling potentially hazardous foods and the Temperature Danger Zone (41°F–135°F).
Ability to assemble patient trays accurately based on menu orders.
Skill in operating and cleaning kitchen equipment such as plate warmers, steam tables, slicers, refrigerators, and freezers.
Ability to use proper PPE and vendor-supplied equipment when handling cleaning chemicals.
Ability to monitor inventory levels and notify the manager of low or out-of-stock items.
Ability to restock workstations according to par levels.
Ability to clean work areas, including dish machines, food delivery carts, and floors, following established procedures.
Ability to maintain clean and organized food prep areas with fresh sanitizer buckets.
Knowledge of waste management and recycling protocols.
Compliance with all OSHA regulations and local, state, and federal mandates.
Completion of all required annual training.
Ability to stay informed about updates to policies, menus, recipes, and portioning procedures.
Effective communication skills to report incomplete tasks or concerns to the manager.
Willingness to assist coworkers during low census periods.
Participation in quality control, assurance, and improvement initiatives.
Customer service skills, including greeting patients, visitors, and staff courteously.
Time management skills to complete assigned tasks within the shift.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a food service role
Knowledge of Richmond University Medical Center's mission

Responsibilities

Regularly inspects work area to remove outdated, expired, or mishandled food items.
Prepares, portions, arranges, and labels food tray items according to menu instructions, hygiene, and safety standards.
Maintains proper food storage practices, including labeling, dating, and rotating stock using FIFO (First In, First Out).
Adheres to procedures for handling potentially hazardous foods, ensuring they are not left in the Temperature Danger Zone (41°F–135°F).
Assembles patient trays accurately based on menu orders.
Ensures all food items are presented neatly and meet dietary requirements.
Operates and cleans kitchen equipment such as plate warmers, steam tables, slicers, refrigerators, and freezers.
Uses proper PPE and vendor-supplied equipment when handling cleaning chemicals to ensure safety and correct concentration.
Monitors inventory levels and promptly notifies the manager of low or out-of-stock items.
Restocks workstations according to par levels to maintain adequate supplies without overstocking.
Cleans work areas, including dish machines, food delivery carts, and floors, following established procedures.
Maintains clean and organized food prep areas with fresh sanitizer buckets to prevent cross-contamination.
Follows waste management and recycling protocols.
Complies with all OSHA regulations and local, state, and federal mandates.
Completes all required annual training on time.
Stays informed about updates to policies, menus, recipes, and portioning procedures.
Communicates any incomplete tasks or concerns to the manager before the end of the shift.
Assists coworkers during low census periods by restocking, cleaning, and organizing.
Participates in quality control, assurance, and improvement initiatives.
Greets all patients, visitors, and staff with a smile and provides courteous, helpful service.
Embodies the mission of Richmond University Medical Center in all interactions.
Completes all assigned tasks within the shift without leaving excessive work for the next team.