Food Service General Worker I

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected healthcare institution in Boston is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to perform food preparation and customer service duties in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for following established recipes, handling food safely, and providing excellent service. The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or equivalent and 2-3 years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes teamwork and compliance with health standards, ensuring a safe and pleasant dining experience for patients and staff.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience directly related to food service duties is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food and beverages in various settings.
• Follow recipes for menu items and ensure portion control.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas.

Skills

Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control

Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions

Ability to read and write

Ability to understand and follow safety procedures

Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies

Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects

Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Summary

Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods and beverages in one or more of a variety of food service environments.

Essential Functions

• Performs preparation duties such as rinsing, peeling, slicing, and dicing fruit and vegetables.
• Weighs and measures ingredients.
• Wraps, date-labels, and stores food items.
• Cleans and organizes work areas, equipment, utensils, and service station.
• Follows established recipes to prepare menu items.
• Follows guidelines to ensure correct serving temperatures and adequate portion control.
• Serves customers in a fast, efficient, and friendly manner.
• Provides customers with information regarding food ingredients, availability, and pricing.
• Escalates customer concerns and complaints to management.
• Complies with relevant safety, hygiene, and service standards and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Experience

Experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of role 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Knowledge of food service lines set-up and temperature requirements.
• Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
• Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.