OCOM - Food Service Tech

The Physicians Group • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Food Service Tech at The Physicians' Group is responsible for the assembly and service of patient meals, ensuring food safety and sanitation standards are met. This entry-level position requires effective communication and teamwork to deliver high-quality food service in a healthcare environment, contributing to patient satisfaction and care.

Requirements

• Experience in food and beverage service, preferably in a healthcare organization.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Cognitive skills for math, reading, filing, and sterile technique skills.
• Vision for near, mid-range, far, and accommodation.
• Communication skills to interact well with employees, patients, families, and physicians.
• Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with dietary restrictions or modified diets.
• Basic food preparation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to simple or complex recipes, utilizing appropriate equipment.
• Produce high quality products that are aesthetically pleasing and taste appealing.
• Observe and taste food prepared to verify flavor and texture standards.
• Check temperature of food before serving; follow standards for food safety and sanitation.
• Suggest menu or recipe changes to use foods before expiration date.
• Organize work for maximum production and avoid overproduction.
• Report substandard product to supervisor.
• Deliver food items and supplies to designated service areas in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain clear and concise communication with staff and patients.
• Function as a team member with delivery and pickup of patient trays.
• Stock, store, and label food items and supplies according to established standards.
• Prepare work area for the next service period.
• Maintain an orderly and sanitary work area and practice infection control at all times.
• Review daily census to calculate proper food preparation amounts.
• Ensure accurate temperature is maintained on food items.
• Label and date all food to be stored and pull foods for the next day.
• Responsible for walk-in food storage; label and date; first in-first out; check ovens and microwave oven.
• Meet all required deadlines and demonstrate discretionary ability in establishing priorities.
• Prepare current meal entrees and hot items; organize work area before production begins.
• Prepare hot food for catering functions as needed.
• Follow standardized recipes and menu; rotate meat, frozen vegetables, and other items on a first-in/first-out basis.
• Maintain a neat, orderly work area and food storage areas.
• Check holding temperatures of hot food to ensure safety and keep within sanitation guidelines.
• Minimize waste and overproduction; utilize leftovers whenever possible.
• Clearly label hot food items for modified diets.
• Ensure proper techniques are used in the storage, handling, and holding of food items, including leftovers.
• Utilize creativity in producing food items that are eye appealing and taste pleasing.
• Prepare hot food items in sufficient quantity to cover requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to keep up with assigned workload; complete duties quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain and clean the kitchen.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance policy for employee with option to purchase additional coverage for employee, spouse and/or dependents
• Company Paid Long Term Disability
• Company Paid AD&D insurance
• Short Term Disability available for purchase
• 401(k) with a generous match
• 7 paid holidays
• High competitive salaries with bonuses and incentives
• Generous PTO accrual program and personal days
• FSA & HSA programs
• License/Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program on travel, shopping, daycare, and much more
• Incredible Work-Life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed