Food Service Worker

Beth-Israel-Lahey-Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlington, MA – Lahey Clinic is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join our full-time day shift. You will prepare patient meals, assemble trays, and ensure items are labeled, dated, and served at proper temperatures in accordance with HACCP guidelines.

Requires strong English communication, ability to follow instructions, and up to six months of related experience. High school diploma preferred. Join a team dedicated to patient care and safety at Lahey Campus.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak and read English.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Six months related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stock trays and prepare patient meals according to par levels.
• Label and date opened foods; ensure proper dating and handling.
• Maintain HACCP-compliant temperatures for all served foods.
• Prepare tube feedings and special nourishment as required.
• Assist with trayline setup and review menu accuracy before delivery.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment on a daily basis.

Skills

English language

Follow instructions

Food service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Burlington, MA • Lahey Clinic • Full-time • DayWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Under the direction of the Lead and/or the Supervisor and in accordance with established guidelines, performs a variety of tasks associated with simple food preparation and the assembly of patient trays including portioning, wrapping, slicing, and preparing salads and sandwiches.Job Description:Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:1) Stocks assigned stations accurately according to established par levels for all items (100%).2) Follows specified dot cycle for all trayline items and discards all food items after three dot days. 3) Labels and dates all opened foods such as protein salads and canned fruits and follows dates stamped on all milks.4) Uses proper scoop sizes or spoodle, for all portioned items such as protein salads and cottage cheese.5) Always follows what is specifically on recipe cards.6) Prepares cake, custards, jello per recipe and fruit as needed.7) Double checks that patient names and room number on the menu matches with the patient on the floor when delivering all trays to ensure accurate identification of the patient.8) Always serves food at the appropriate temperature per HACCP regulations.9) Quickly and accurately sets up late trays, always comparing the menu to items on the tray for accurate set up10) Follows menu selections in order to accurately set up and deliver late trays, makes jello and/or custards as assigned; portions fruits; washes utensils used to prepare foods.11) Cleans and sanitizes work area in a “clean as you go” manner, cleaning any equipment and small carts after use.12) Completes daily cleaning assignments as posted and as directed by supervisor. 13) Prepares tube feedings and special nourishment requirements14) Prepares daily and rotates angel cakes, cookies, custards, jello’s and salads as needed15) Prepares sandwiches during trayline as tallied16) Wear proper Lahey Clinic ID Badge and hand-washing badge while on Lahey Campus17) Wear plastic gloves when handling ready to eat foods.18) Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or manager19) Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles and Mission Statement into daily activities.20) Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.21) Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic22) Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.23) Demonstrates an understanding of job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.24) Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres toour Customer Service standards.25) Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.26) Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.27) Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the departmentMinimum Qualifications:Education: high school degree preferredLicensure, Certification, Registration: None required.Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Ability to speak and read English; Ability to follow written and oral instructions.Experience: Six months related experience preferredPay Range:$17.00 – $22.88The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledJob detailsEmployment: Full-timeHours/Week: 40Shift: DayCategory: Food / Dietary ServicesPay Range: $17.00 - $22.88FLSA: Non-ExemptReq ID: JR101500