Food Service Worker - Canton Potsdam Hospital (Per Diem)

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Food Service Worker to maintain a clean and efficient food service environment. Responsibilities include cleaning dishes, preparing food items, and ensuring proper storage. The role requires flexibility with shifts and is essential for patient care.

Qualifications

• Background in nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
• Prepares and stocks food items for patients and vending machines.
• Delivers nourishment requisitions to patient floors.

Skills

Nutrition

Job description

Department : Food and Nutrition Services

Location : Canton Potsdam Hospital

Hours Per Week : As needed (per diem)

Schedule : 8 hour shifts; Variable days, every other weekend, holidays; 7am to 3pm or 11am to 7pm

SUMMARY :

The Food Service Worker plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient food service environment at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. This position is responsible for the sanitation of dishes, utensils, pots, and pans; operation of commercial dishwashing equipment; and the preparation and stocking of food items, including vending machine products and "To Go" meals.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Fills nourishment requisitions, delivers items to patient floors, and ensures proper storage.
• Operates the dish machine to clean dishes and silverware, following safety and sanitation protocols.
• Prepares trays for patient delivery, including those with therapeutic or restricted diets.
• Cleans and stores pots, pans, and kitchen equipment; maintains cleanliness of work areas, including sweeping and mopping.
• Prepares sliced meats, sandwiches, and salads for patients, the Cafeteria, and vending machines.
• Stocks and maintains the vending machine, removing expired items and sanitizing surfaces regularly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Background in nutrition

UNION :

1199 - Service Maintenance and Clerical (CPH)

Note : Not all per diem roles are union eligible

EDUCATION :

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and / or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE : 17.39 - $24.03

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans by a prospective employee and / or employee's Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.