Food Service Worker

Banner Health Corporate; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health's Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix is seeking a Food Service Worker within the Culinary & Nutrition-Hosp team to serve patients, staff and visitors according to dietary policies and café procedures. You will be cross-trained in barista, cashier, tray line, dishwashing and other kitchen duties, assist with food prep, unbox supplies, restock shelves and help with catering when needed.

The role requires adherence to safety, sanitation standards and a friendly, patient-focused

Qualifications

• Must be able to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to follow established policy and procedures accurately.

Responsibilities

• Sets up work station and prepares all assigned foods following procedures and quality standards.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes, utensils, and kitchen areas and monitors dish machine temperature.
• Maintains inventory levels and restocks items; rotates stock and checks expirations.
• Checks and records food and equipment temperatures and reports discrepancies.
• May deliver meals and assist in catering or special events; may operate cash register if applicable.

Job description

Location & Department

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name: Culinary & Nutrition-Hosp

Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals.

Position Summary

As a part of our Culinary team, as a Food Service Worker you will be responsible for providing service and assistance to patients, staff and other customers in accordance with established dietary and retail cafe policies and procedures. Some of the additional duties as a Food Service Worker is the cleaning of the kitchen and dining room and dishwashing throughout your day. You will be cross trained to many of the areas in the kitchen, including barista, cashier, tray line, dishwashing, and other back of the house and front of house duties, ensuring we keep up with the process flow. You will assist with food prep, unbox foods and supplies, lifting and carrying boxes from storage and ensure shelves are restocked.

Core Functions

1. Sets up work station and prepares all assigned foods and nourishments in the correct quantities, following established procedures, portion control and food quality standards. Assures that food presentation continually meets standards.
2. Cleans and sanitizes dishes, flatware, trays, cups, glasses and cooking utensils. Also cleans and sanitizes designated equipment and kitchen areas disposing of all waste materials. Monitors dish machine temperature.
3. Maintains par levels of foods and/or supplies in assigned areas, orders and/or restocks items in accordance with established routines, rotates food stocks, checks expiration dates.
4. Checks and records food and equipment temperatures according to defined procedures, and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor.
5. May deliver meals, nourishments, late trays and/or tube feedings to units; return excess nourishments as requested. May also assist in catering or special event service.
6. May handle transactions at cash register (if applicable) and/or cafe.
7. This position interacts with other food service department personnel, hospital staff, patients and families. Requires the ability to follow a work routine with regular supervision, to work quickly and correctly while providing good customer service and maintaining sanitation standards. The work requires the ability to follow instructions and guidelines for the use of cleaning chemicals and be able to work in physical contact with them.

Compensation & Shift

• Full Time 40/hrs, varied.
• Flat rate $1/hour weekend shift differential.
• 18% night shift differential when applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires the ability to learn and follow established policy and procedures, read and understand written and verbal instruction, to communicate effectively and to provide customer service.
• Must be able to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required.
• POS (cash register) when applicable.
• For Banner Staffing Services (BSS) team members, the food handlers' card is required with 30 days of hire.
• For BSS team members in Tucson and Colorado, the food handlers' card is not required.
• Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire.
• Employees working at Olive Branch Senior Center must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

EEO Statement: EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

Corporate Information

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner Journey unique and fulfilling for every employee. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefit package for all benefit-eligible positions. Please visit our Benefits Guide for more information.