Food Service Worker

Sheppard Pratt • Towson, MD

41d • $19 - $24

About The Position

The Food Service Worker performs various food service assignments related to serving food to patients, staff, visitors, and guests on a rotating basis. Depending on the specific assignment and schedule, the role may include setting up food and service areas, assisting with food preparation, serving and delivering food, and maintaining the cleanliness of areas and equipment. Duties also include cleaning and sanitation, such as washing dishes and pots, sweeping, mopping, putting away deliveries, cleaning floors, and maintaining overall kitchen sanitation.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to follow verbal and written instructions and to count.
• Have basic knowledge of food service practices and procedures, including portion control, short-order cooking, and sanitation.
• Have knowledge of food service equipment operation.
• Depending on the specific assignment, possess a valid driver's license and meet Sheppard Pratt requirements to operate a hospital vehicle at appointment and throughout employment.
• Be able to meet the physical demands of almost constant standing, walking, and lifting trays and dishes weighing under 10 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a food services-related position is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to patients, staff, visitors, and guests on a rotating basis.
• Set up food and service areas as assigned.
• Assist with food preparation as assigned.
• Serve and deliver food as assigned.
• Maintain the cleanliness of service areas and equipment.
• Perform cleaning and sanitation duties, including dish and pot washing, sweeping, mopping, putting away deliveries, floor cleaning, and overall kitchen sanitation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program to support ongoing education and licensure and/or certification preparation.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for benefit-eligible positions.
• 403(b) retirement match.
• Paid time off for benefit-eligible positions.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed