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UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center in Rio Rancho, NM, seeks a full-time Food Service worker to prepare and serve a variety of foods for the cafeteria, patient trays, and special events. You will support nutrition staff in dietary preparation, ensure sanitary standards, and assist with catering and related duties.

Basic education is required (High School or GED). One year of related experience and ServSafe or equivalent certification within six months are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential: High School or GED.
• Essential: 1 year directly related experience.
• Credential: ServSafe or approved by Natl Rest Assoc within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• FOOD PREPARATION: Prepare and serve a variety of specialty foods, pastries and main entrees for the cafeteria, patient tray line and special events.
• FOOD PREPARATION: Coordinate and maintain cooking schedule; review production sheets to determine quantity for daily food and meal preparation; perform station duties as needed.
• FOOD PREPARATION: Test foods for quality; adjust controls, timers, grill and oven as required; label and store food items and utilize leftovers per guidelines.
• SPECIAL EVENTS: Assist on special functions and catering.
• SANITATION: Maintain a sanitary work area and ensure compliance with hospital and state regulations.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department: Food and Nutrition - SRMC

FTE: 1.00

Full Time

Shift: Rotating

Position Summary

Prepare and serve a variety of specialty foods, pastries and main entrees for the cafeteria, patient tray line and special events. Ensure adherence to Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures. No patient care assignment.

Detailed Responsibilities

• FOOD PREPARATION - Prepare and serve a variety of specialty foods, pastries and main entrees to include cooking and baking; work in collaboration with nutrition clinical staff in the preparation of special diets
• FOOD PREPARATION - Coordinate and maintain cooking schedule; review production sheets to determine quantity for daily food and meal preparation; perform station duties as needed
• FOOD PREPARATION - Test foods being cooked for quality; adjust controls, timers, grill, and oven as required; label and store food items and utilize leftovers in accordance to guidelines and procedures
• SPECIAL EVENTS - Need to assist on special functions and catering
• RELATED WORK - Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
• SANITATION - Clean and maintain a sanitary work area; ensure compliance with Hospitals and state regulatory requirements
• FOOD QUALITY - Test foods being cooked for quality; adjust controls, timers, grill, and oven as required; label and store food items and utilize leftovers in accordance to guidelines and procedures

Qualifications

Education

Essential:

• High School or GED Equivalent

Experience

Essential:

1 year directly related experience

Nonessential:

No preferred experience

Credentials

Essential:

• ServSafe/other Cert approved by Natl Rest Assoc w/in 6 mo

Physical Conditions

Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Essential

Working conditions:

• Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials