Kitchen Services Worker I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Worcester, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH), under the Department of Mental Health (DMH), is seeking a Kitchen Services Worker to prepare and serve food while adhering to therapeutic diets, food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The role includes preparing and assembling food items, providing customer service, assembling, delivering, and retrieving patient meal trays, and working in the dish room to clean equipment and dishware. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM and Wednesday and Thursday off. The position serves people receiving inpatient mental health care at WRCH. The incumbent must be able to perform assigned manual tasks and work with physically, mentally, or emotionally patient populations. WRCH is part of an integrated network of mental health services and provides intermediate- and long-term inpatient care for adults and adolescents, including a Deaf Inpatient Mental Health Service program. A criminal background check will be completed for the recommended candidate before hiring. Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with applicable hiring guidelines. The position is subject to vaccination or mitigation requirements for COVID-19 and influenza under the stated regulation.

Requirements

Working knowledge of approved sanitary methods and procedures for the care and use of dining room equipment.
Experience using materials and procedures for handling, preparing, and cooking simple dishes on a large scale.
Ability to work with physically, mentally, or emotionally patient populations.
Competence in following simple oral or written instructions.
Physical ability to perform assigned manual tasks.
Minimum entrance requirements: None.
Special requirements: None.

Nice To Haves

Prior food service experience.
Bilingual or multilingual fluency, given the population served.

Responsibilities

Assemble food, beverages, and service ware for the tray line and cafeteria according to diet-card instructions.
Prepare and cook simple dishes, such as sandwiches, salads, and soups, on a large scale.
Inspect assigned areas to ensure work has been performed according to established procedures.
Clean surfaces, including floors, interior walls, ceilings, windows, and furniture, using appropriate supplies and equipment.
Deliver and return food, beverages, and service ware to and from units and the cafeteria.
Prepare and break down the dish room; scrape dishes; operate the dish machine; and clean the dish room and dishware according to procedures.
Follow hospital dietary policies and procedures for food-service sanitation and safety.
Communicate politely with consumers and staff.