Food Preparation Worker

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Food Preparation Worker for University Hospital's Food Service Administration in Columbus, OH. The role focuses on setting up workstations and preparing salads, sandwiches, fruit, and desserts for patient and cafeteria meals while ensuring proper portioning and food storage.

Responsibilities include assembling trays, maintaining cleanliness of the work area and equipment, and potentially rotating between Central Kitchen, Season’s Cafe Deli, or Patient

Qualifications

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and read/write simple sentences.
• 100 hours training in use of kitchen equipment and food production practices (or 1 month experience).
• Must pass physical exam. Must have basic computer skills and previous food service experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstation(s) and prepare and portion salads, sandwiches, fruit and desserts for patient and cafeteria meals.
• Portion and assemble food for trays and correctly store all foods.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• May work in Central Kitchen, Season’s Cafe Deli, or Patient Hospitality Centers.

Skills

Basic math

Reading/writing

Computer basics

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Food Preparation Worker# Careers## Food Preparation WorkerApply: University Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: R161188Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Food Preparation Worker## Department:University Hospital | Food Service Administration**Job Description** Scope of Position: The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics administers quality nutritional care and food service operations for all the patients, personnel, and visitors in the OSU hospitals in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The Department coordinates activities to enhance patient and staff satisfaction. Position Summary: This position is responsible for setting up workstation(s), preparing and portioning salads, sandwiches, fruit and dessert for patient and cafeteria meals. Portions and assembles food for trays, and correctly stores all foods. Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment and demonstrates the \"Intensive Caring\" philosophy in interactions with patients, visitors and staff. Position may work in Central Kitchen, Season?s Cafe Deli, or Patient Hospitality Centers. **Minimum Education Required** Per Classified Civil Svc Specs **Required Qualifications** Per CCS Class Specs: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and to read and write simple sentences; or equivalent; 100 hours training in use of kitchen equipment and food production practices (or 1 month experience). Must pass physical exam. Must have basic computer skills and previous food service experience desired.## Additional Information:## Location:University Hospital - Rhodes Hall (0354)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**Varying Shifts***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***