REPORTS TO: Director of Dietary Services DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Participate in provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff and guestsKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves meals to all cafeteria customers.
- Cleans work area as necessary or assigned.
- Accepts and reconciles deliveries and puts away stock.
- Assists the cook and dietary supervisor in food preparation.
- Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development.
- Performs related duties, as requested.
- Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.
RequirementsKnowledge and Experience:
- High school degree or equivalent required.
- Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish work at specified serving time; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs.
- Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions.
- Must be able to read and comprehend recipes or instructions on prepackaged products.
- Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as mixers and dishwashers; knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation.
- Must be able to work independently, in a result-restricted physical environment for extended periods of time.
- Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently.
- Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
- Stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time.
- Lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
Preferred Experience:
- Food service in a hospital or facility setting.
BenefitsEligible employees receive holiday premium pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401(k), healthcare & dependent care spending accounts, generous paid time off, life insurance, company-paid short and long-term disability coverage.