Food Services Worker I

Community Health Systems•Dothan, AL

About The Position

The Food Services Worker I supports daily food services operations by preparing, presenting, and serving meals safely and efficiently. The role helps with food preparation, maintains pantry supplies, and ensures work areas are clean and compliant with food safety and sanitation standards. The position also supports meal-tray preparation and delivery, monitors serving-line temperatures, and works with team members to address customer needs.

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 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 food pans, kettles, and trays between workstations, stoves, and refrigerators while following safety protocols.
Store food in designated areas using proper wrapping, dating, and rotation procedures, including FIFO practices.
Use approved recipes and production standards to maintain food quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
Keep work areas clean and organized in compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
Set up and monitor the serving line, record food temperatures, and notify the chef of deviations.
Serve hot and cold food items to customers professionally and courteously.
Stock pantry items and refrigerators to the 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.