Food Service Worker

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join their team. This part-time role involves performing routine food service tasks, operating various kitchen equipment, and ensuring cleanliness and safety in food preparation areas. The ideal candidate will have experience in food service or customer service, along with a strong commitment to following instructions and maintaining high standards. Join a supportive environment where your contributions make a difference in patient care and service delivery.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of food service or customer service experience required.
• Food Safety Manager or Serv-Safe certification highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of foods and beverages, ensuring quality and safety.
• Operate food service equipment and maintain cleanliness in assigned areas.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Service

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Dish Machines

Meat Slicers

Mixers

Robot Coupe Blenders

Job description

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Summary

Perform routine food service tasks and manual work under immediate supervision in a food production and/or patient services area. Operate dish machines, meat slicers; deliver and retrieve patient meal trays from bedside; deliver supplies to patient units; wash, clean, and mop food service areas as assigned.

Responsibilities

1. Assist in the preparation of foods such as meats, vegetables, baked goods, and desserts. Prepare foods including beverages, salads, dressings, sandwiches, and cold plates.
2. Operate food service equipment such as slicers, mixers, vertical cutters, choppers, Robot Coupe blenders, dish machines, and other related equipment.
3. Transport food or supplies to designated areas; pass meal trays to patients following proper procedures; assemble and replenish food supplies and equipment; ensure proper food temperatures; read orders; serve proper portions; and handle food and condiments per policy.
4. Clean assigned areas following sanitary procedures; sweep and mop floors as needed.
5. Clean dishes and utensils; sort refuse into garbage or compost; load soiled dishes onto conveyor racks and carts.
6. Set up and operate dishwashing equipment; inspect cleaned items for quality.
7. Maintain stock and supplies; unload incoming supplies; stock supplies and equipment per procedures.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Information

Basic Knowledge: Ability to read English and follow instructions.

Experience: At least one year of food service or customer service experience required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Food Safety Manager or Serv-Safe certification highly desirable.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: Moderately heavy lifting (20-40 lbs); prolonged standing, walking, or physical movements; effective communication through speech, sight, and hearing.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI.

Work Type: Part-Time.

Shift: Shift 1.

Union: IBT.