Food Service Worker FT

Moody Neuro Rehabilitation Institute; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Moody Neuro Rehabilitation Institute is hiring a Food Service Worker for the Moody Space Center in Houston, TX. The role involves meal preparation, service, and keeping the kitchen compliant with health regulations.

You will maintain inventory, log temperatures, and ensure confidentiality while working in a patient-facing environment. Training in CPR/First Aid is required within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• CPR and First Aid within 30 days of employment.
• Knowledge of health department regulations for food handling.
• Ability to maintain clean, organized kitchen areas.
• Ability to follow meal schedules and portion control.
• Maintain inventory and notify supervisor of low stock.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and assist with supplies.
• English communication and basic math required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals promptly per schedule.
• Secure pantry, refrigerators, freezers and kitchen doors after shifts.
• Log refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher temperatures daily.
• Comply with health department regulations and standards.
• Maintain professional relations with patients.
• Report needs or problems to the Food Service Supervisor.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Notify shift lead of patient concerns as needed.
• Clean appliances, utensils and dishes after meals.
• Store and stock supplies; inform supervisor of low inventories.
• In supervisor’s absence, senior staff oversees the department.
• Keep accurate daily temperature records for storage areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR

First Aid

Meal preparation

Kitchen sanitation

Inventory management

English communication

Math skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Moody Neuro Space Center - Houston, TX, Position Type: Full Time Non Exempt, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Variable, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The Food Service Worker is responsible for the timely preparation of and service of meals, maintenance of adequate food and kitchen supplies inventory. In addition, the food service staff will maintain the kitchen, kitchen pantry, storerooms, and dining area to comply with Health Department regulations. The Food Service staff should demonstrate professional conduct in relationships with patients. The Food Service staff will communicate equipment maintenance/ repair/ deficiency concerns to the Food Service Supervisor. The Food Service Staff will uphold the mission, philosophy and goals of the organization while maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel and patient data and information in the performance of assigned duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve meals promptly according to the organization schedule.
• Secure pantry, refrigerators, freezers, and kitchen doors at the end of each shift, as need be.
• Maintain refrigerator, freezer, and dishwasher rinse temperature logs daily.
• Perform all duties in compliance with Health Department Regulations and Standards.
• Maintain a professionally appropriate relationship with the patients.
• Communicate needs, concerns, or problems to the Food Service Supervisor.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Reports any problems or concerns with a patient to the shift lead on duty.
• Clean kitchen appliances, cooking utensils, and dishes following each meal.
• Store and stock supplies in compliance with Local County Health District. Inform Food Service Supervisor of low inventories.
• In the absence of the Food Service Supervisor the Senior Food Service Staff shall assume responsibility for the Food Service Department.
• Maintain accurate daily temperature records for storage areas to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and patient safety protocols
• Other duties as assigned by the Food Service Supervisor

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• CPR and First Aid Certified within the first 30 days of employment if not currently certified.
• Ability to prepare or serve a variety of meals (in a quantity appropriate to the number of people being served) which are economical and nutritious.
• Knowledge of Health Department regulations regarding food handling, storage, and general sanitation requirements.
• Ability to maintain kitchen area and equipment in clean, orderly fashion.
• Ability to comply with the organization’s schedule for serving meals.
• Establish and maintain inventory system with periodic updates to the Food Service Manager/Supervisor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Possess basic math skills.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift items independently up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION

High School diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE

At least one year’s experience in cooking, serving, and kitchen clean‑up process in a commercial or institutional situation. Enrollment in a Culinary Arts Program will be substituted for experience.