Food Services Worker I

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Dothan, AL

About The Position

The Food Services Worker I supports the daily operations of the food services department by preparing, presenting, and serving meals to customers safely and efficiently. The role maintains clean work areas and compliance with food safety standards, assists with food preparation, and maintains pantry supplies. The worker follows approved recipes and production standards, monitors serving-line food temperatures, serves customers, and helps prepare and deliver meal trays as needed. The position also requires regular and reliable attendance and compliance with all policies and standards.

Requirements

0–1 years of experience in food preparation or food services required.
Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and safety standards.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and portion-control guidelines.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
Good communication and interpersonal skills for interacting effectively with customers and team members.
Physical ability to lift and carry food trays, pans, and other items as needed.
Food Handler’s certification as applicable by local or state regulations required.
For Arizona: Arizona Health Department Sanitation Certificate, ServeSafe Certificate, or Arizona Food Handler Certificate required.

Responsibilities

Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding fruits and vegetables, and measure and weigh designated items.
Safely transport pans, kettles, and trays of food between workstations, stoves, and refrigerators while following safety protocols.
Store food in designated areas using wrapping, dating, and food-rotation procedures, including FIFO practices.
Follow approved recipes and production standards to maintain food quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
Maintain clean and organized work areas in compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
Set up and monitor the serving line, record and maintain appropriate food temperatures, and notify the chef of deviations.
Serve hot and cold food items from the serving line professionally and courteously.
Stock pantry items and refrigerators to correct inventory levels daily, recording replenished amounts and refrigerator temperatures on appropriate logs.
Assist with preparing meal trays and delivering them to designated areas as needed.
Collaborate with team members to support efficient food-service operations and address customer needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Comply with all policies and standards.