Food Service Worker

Bassett Healthcare Network; Town of Herkimer (NY); On-site; USD 22,206 - 33,227; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability protection

Retirement benefits including employer match

And more!

Job summary

A healthcare organization in New York seeks a dedicated Food Service Worker to ensure excellent customer service and maintain a safe kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and previous food service experience. The role requires strong communication skills and involves tasks like operating food equipment, maintaining hygiene standards, and responding to customer needs effectively. Benefits include paid time off and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and operate food equipment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area at all times.
• Complete assigned functions within the department.

Skills

Communication

Building relationships

Listening

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Service Worker

Overview: Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative, patient‑focused culture dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve and the communities we work in achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned functions within the department, providing excellent customer service and operating food equipment.
• Interact with customers, physicians, nursing staff, and visitors to provide efficient, courteous, and accurate service.
• Perform routine duties in the sanitation area of the Food Service Department.
• Perform a variety of customer, food and sanitation related activities, troubleshooting as necessary.
• Maintain excellent communication skills with patients, customers and coworkers, responding to issues in a timely manner as observed by supervisors.
• Assess customer needs and deliver products accordingly, as reflected in supervisory feedback and biannual surveys.
• Record food temperatures during meal hours and take action when temperatures are not up to standards.
• Maintain personal hygiene and proper uniform in accordance with department standards.
• Complete daily washing and sanitizing, maintaining 100% compliance as observed by supervisors.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area at all times.
• Ensure 100% compliance with all record‑keeping requirements.
• Perform all assigned daily and monthly cleaning duties.
• Complete weekly cleaning lists.
• Perform equipment maintenance and manage supplies appropriately.
• Respect and use equipment appropriately; report any issues to supervisors.
• Train new employees in correct workflow procedures.
• Clean and stock immediate work area before leaving at end of shift.
• Control food and paper waste, using resources efficiently.
• Maintain and check floor par stocks on assigned floors and call rooms.
• Present professional courteous manner when dealing with patients and staff.
• Greet each patient and customer with a smile and helpful demeanor.
• Resolve customer complaints politely.
• Treat coworkers with respect, allowing for different work styles and viewpoints.
• Play an active role in Relationship‑Based Care and participate in department Practice Council.

Education / Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).

Experience

• Previous food service experience (preferred).

Skills

• Communication
• Building relationships
• Listening
• Computer skills
• Attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• Medium work: exerting up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently, up to 10 lbs constantly.
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, grasping, hearing, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, stooping, visual acuity.
• Frequent typing/clerical/dexterity, computer use, talking.
• Constant walking.

Hazards

• Occasional exposure to bodily fluids, bloodborne pathogens, burns, chemical hazards.

Working Conditions

• Occasional noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mists, odors.

Travel

• The job may require travel from time‑to‑time, but not on a regular basis.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability protection.
• Retirement benefits, including employer match.
• And more!

Pay Range

• Minimum: USD $16.12 per hour.
• Maximum: USD $24.12 per hour.

We love the difference people bring. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.