Food Service Worker PT Variable Shift

Overview

JOB SUMMARY:  We are is seeking an attentive Food Service Worker to join our Dietary Department team. In this role, you will play an essential part in preparing and serving high-quality cold foods for our patients, supporting tray-line assembly, and maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards across the department

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• • Food Preparation & Assembly: Prepare and serve patient cold foods, salads, and desserts in a tasteful and presentable manner. Restock salad and dessert bar items for lunch and dinner services.
  • Dietary Compliance: Clearly label salads and desserts for modified diets to ensure accuracy on the tray-line and promote patient safety. Maintain a working knowledge of modified diet restrictions.
  • Inventory & Cost Efficiency: Pull and inspect refrigerated items, utilizing leftovers effectively to help minimize waste and avoid overproduction. Promptly report any produce quality issues, food shortages, or expired items to department leadership.
  • Sanitation & Safety: Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly workstation in accordance with hospital policies, JCAHO/DHS/CMS standards, and food safety regulations.
  • Service Excellence: Interact courteously and respectfully with patients, visitors, physicians, and colleagues, demonstrating sensitivity to age-specific competencies across all age groups.
  • Teamwork & Quality Improvement: Collaborate effectively with dietary teammates to achieve daily goals, accept schedule modifications as needed, and participate in departmental Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING