Food Service Worker; FT, Varying Days, 10a-6 : 30p

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Title : Food Service Worker; FT, Varying Days, 10a-6 : 30p

Supervised by : Food & Nutrition Services Manager

Job Summary :

Under the direct supervision of the Food & Nutrition Services Manager, the Food Service Worker performs a variety of patient food service and dish duties.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas :

• Prepares food trays for general and therapeutic diets.
• Prepares and delivers items as requested by patient care units or patients.
• Maintains trayline in a clean, neat and organized manner.
• Prepares special diet foods as necessary.
• Delivers food carts to patient care units. Returns carts to kitchen at designated times.
• Loads and oversees dishwashers.
• Washes specified items by hand, i.e., pots, pans, knives.
• Disposes of trash and garbage in appropriate manner and as needed.
• Puts clean dishes and utensils away.
• Mops floors as scheduled and as necessary.
• Cleans walk-in refrigerators and storage areas.
• Assists in preparing salads, desserts and nourishments.
• Performs special cleaning duties as assigned by the Food & Nutrition Services Manager.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Observes infection prevention and control practices at all times.
• Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat, and organized manner.

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Physical Demands :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.