Food Preparation Worker

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Department of Nutrition & Dietetics is seeking a Food Service Assistant responsible for setting up workstations, portioning meals, and maintaining clean kitchens across Central Kitchen, Season’s Cafe Deli, or Patient Hospitality Centers.

You will prepare and store foods, support efficient patient and cafeteria service, and uphold the department's compassionate care standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and read/write simple sentences.
• 100 hours training in use of kitchen equipment and food production practices.
• Must pass physical exam; basic computer skills; prior food service experience desired.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic math

Reading & writing

Computer skills

Education

Classified Civil Service Specs

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

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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.

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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.