FOOD SERVICE WORKER I

Methodist Hospitals; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a vital role in food service. In this position, you will ensure that patients receive their meals in a timely and accurate manner, while adhering to strict sanitation protocols. Your responsibilities will include preparing food trays, delivering meals, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen area. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Join a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact patient satisfaction and care.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write legibly, and speak English.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Checks each patient tray before delivery for proper temperature.
• Delivers and retrieves food trays from patients promptly and courteously.
• Cleans work station counters and follows sanitation procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Manual dexterity

Ability to follow instructions

Good eye/hand coordination

Ability to work independently

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Job description

Overview

Responsible for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing all pots, pans, and utensils using state-approved sanitation procedures. Sets up tray line, serves food with proper portion control, and delivers, passes, and retrieves patient food trays/carts.

Responsibilities

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

1. Checks each patient tray before delivery by feeling the bottom and top of hot food to ensure proper temperature.
2. Delivers and passes food trays/late trays to patients promptly, accurately, and courteously, following proper floor sequence and documentation, using service excellence skills.
3. Retrieves food trays/carts from the patient floor on schedule.
4. Cleans work station counters, sinks, walls, and shelves at the beginning and end of each shift, using the double bucket method.
5. Follows approved sanitation procedures posted in the work area.
6. Documents the time of food waste on the Food Waste Log after each meal.
7. Maintains clean wash, rinse, and sanitizing waters as posted.
8. Documents Pot and Pan Machine temperatures at each meal with test strips and records on the Pot & Pan Temperature Form.
9. Prepares a list of food items to be added to trays, pours coffee and hot water, adds frozen and other food items to the food cart prior to delivery.
10. Processes patient trays and other service ware through the dish machine in a timely manner using proper techniques.
11. Records patient food intake on the menu and signs the Calorie Count Form.
12. Reviews patient menus for write-ins and informs the appropriate individual responsible for adding the items.
13. Serves food on patient trays, including late trays, in an accurate, neat, timely, sanitary, and safe manner according to diet manual and portion chart.
14. Loads trays properly on the food cart and maintains appropriate tray speed.
15. Scrapes debris from pots, pans, and utensils; soaks them in soap and hot water; scours all debris from all sides; rinses and sanitizes.
16. Places items in appropriate baskets and in the pot and pan machine for sanitizing.
17. Removes baskets from the machine and allows items to air dry.
18. Stores items in proper locations upside down.
19. Reports all broken or malfunctioning equipment to management.

Qualifications

Job Specifications (Minimum Requirements)

• Must be able to read, write legibly, and speak English.
• Able to concentrate with interruptions.
• Ability to take oral and written instructions.
• Need manual dexterity and good eye/hand coordination.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Need mechanical aptitude to disassemble and reassemble equipment.
• Ability to work as part of a group.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Preferred.
• GED Equivalent must be obtained within one year of employment.

Standards of Behavior

Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code. Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality, and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational, and other medical information. Understands and supports Methodist Hospitals' commitment to adhering to laws and regulations governing ethical healthcare practices.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this role. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.