FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services is a full-service psychiatric hospital in the Greater Birmingham area. The Food Service Worker position serves food to employees, guests, and patients under the Dietary Supervisor, with a focus on age-appropriate care across pediatric to geriatric populations.

Applicants must hold ServSafe / Food Handler Certification and be available for an 8‑business day orientation from 8a‑4p.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Must have knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• One year experience in quantity food preparation; Food Handler Card or ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Must be familiar with standardized recipes and food products.
• Basic computer skills; read, write, perform simple calculations and follow instructions.
• Relates to and provides for the needs of patients by age and culture.
• Formal on-the-job training in food preparation, cooking, quantities, storage, sanitation and safety.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Food Handler Card or ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cafeteria counter for each meal and morning and afternoon breaks as assigned.
• Ensures that all containers are stocked with clean dishes, trays, silverware, cups, etc.
• Serves employees and guests in the cafeteria line; greets patrons and observes portion control.
• Cleans tables and chairs after each meal, as assigned.
• Prevents run-outs by informing cooks ahead of time of items needed.
• Maintains proper temperatures for hot and cold foods.
• Maintains cafeteria counter in a clean, neat, orderly manner.
• Fills and stocks condiments during the meal service.
• Records number of patrons for each meal.
• Assists with sanitation of cooking and serving utensils.
• Fills all floor supply requisitions.
• Maintains cooking area in a clean, neat, orderly manner.
• Successful completion of demonstrational competencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Food preparation experience

Standardized recipes knowledge

Food safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Age-specific patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food Handler Card or ServSafe Certification

Job description

ServSafe / Food Handler Certified

MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions. Under the supervision of the Dietary Supervisor, the Food Service Worker performs the function of serving a variety of food items to employees, guests, patients and other related duties. The individual is able to relate to and care for the age specific patient population of children, adolescent and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

Food Service Worker ServSafe / Food Handler Certified MUST HAVE availability to attend an 8- business day Orientation from 8a-4p without interruptions. Under the supervision of the Dietary Supervisor, the Food Service Worker performs the function of serving a variety of food items to employees, guests, patients and other related duties. The individual is able to relate to and care for the age specific patient population of children, adolescent and geriatric patients.

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services is the only free‑standing, full‑service psychiatric hospital in the Greater Birmingham, Ala area. Hill Crest’s campus‑like setting provides an active, positive treatment environment for patients and their families. Drawing from a rich tradition in treating psychiatric illness for more than 80 years, Hill Crest remains on the cutting edge of new developments and offers a full continuum of care for inpatient: acute adolescent, and adult. Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services also offers residential treatment for adolescents (ages 12 – 17) from Alabama and other states in need of long‑term treatment, due to severe behavioral, emotional and/or family problems.

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Offers Comprehensive Benefits, Such As

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

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Qualifications

High School graduate or G.E.D. preferred

Must have knowledge of kitchen equipment.

One year experience in quantity food preparation. Food Handler Card or ServSafe Certification preferred.

Must be familiar with standardized recipes and food products.

Basic computer skills. Must be able to read, write, make simple calculations and follow written and oral instructions.

Relates to and provides for the need of patients relevant to their age and cultural needs

Must have formal on-the-job training in food preparation, cooking, estimating quantities of food needs, storage of food supplies, requirements of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment.

Ability to obtain and maintain Food Handler Card or ServSafe Certification.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities

% Of Time

Prepares cafeteria counter for each meal and morning and afternoon breaks as assigned. 8%

Ensures that all containers are stocked with clean dishes, trays, silverware, cups, etc., and are readily available. 8%

Serves employees and guests in the cafeteria line; greets patrons cheerfully and respectfully. Observes proper portion control techniques. 8%

Cleans tables and chairs in the cafeteria or staff dining room after each meal, as assigned. 8%

Prevents run‑outs of all food items by informing cooks ahead of time of those items needed. 8%

Maintains proper temperatures for both hot and cold foods. 8%

Maintains cafeteria counter in a clean, neat, orderly manner. 8%

Fills and stocks certain condiments in the cafeteria; aids in refilling these throughout the meal service. 8%

Records number of patrons for each meal – hospital employees and guests. 8%

Assists with the sanitation of all cooking and serving utensils. 8%

Fills all floor supply requisitions. 8%

Maintains cooking area in a clean, neat, and orderly manner. 5%

Successful completion of all applicable demonstrational competencies. 5%

Performs Other Duties As Assigned/required By This Position. 2%

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