Food Svc Worker II

Covenant Health•Morristown, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of routine duties related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen area and cooking utensils. Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System is a 170-bed hospital serving an eight-county region in East Tennessee’s Lakeway Area. The facility includes more than 20 emergency suites, advanced laboratories, radiology, and therapy services, and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence for mammograms, biopsies, and nurse navigation. The Women’s Center features six modern labor and delivery suites and a secure nursery for newborn care. With state-of-the-art technology and a dedicated team, Morristown-Hamblen provides exceptional, patient-focused care close to home. To meet the needs of our growing community, we continue to develop services, attract new physicians, and embrace innovation, all to promote an improved quality of life.

Requirements

Two (2) years of food service experience in a hospital environment is required.
Will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Performs ware washing duties according to established procedures ensuring quality service is provided.
Prepares patient tray line for meal service periods and dispenses food for patient meal service.
Prepares retail areas for all meal service.
Cleans area when tray line is finished.
Notifies supervisor when food quantities are low as indicated by service not being disrupted due to depleted food supplies.
Prepares production according to menu, production sheets, or count sheets.
Prepares items for modified diets as indicated, pre-dishing according to department procedures.
Assembles late trays accurately according departmental guidelines, ensuring proper temperatures and visual attractiveness.
Maintains assigned areas in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner.
Completes all cleaning tasks as assigned within specified timeframe and according to established procedures.
Operates equipment safely according to established procedures.
Reports all damaged and unsafe equipment to the supervisor immediately.
Operates the menu system.
Addresses customer service concerns promptly and, if necessary, reports/refers customers to management.
Maintains department records, logs, and files as required.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Performs other duties as requested.