Food Service Worker II

Northside Hospital Inc.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join their team. In this role, you will set up and serve meals, ensuring quality and sanitation standards are met. You will interact with customers and patients, providing excellent service while preparing a variety of food items. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the well-being of others. If you have a passion for food service and enjoy working in a team-oriented setting, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Basic math skills for food service tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals in accordance with menu specifications.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment and serving areas.

Skills

Basic food handling techniques

Customer service

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Standard kitchen equipment

Job description

Overview

Sets up the tray line and cafeteria, assembles and serves meals. May also prepare salads, desserts, beverages and other miscellaneous food items. Occasionally, may deliver meal trays to patient rooms and nursing units.

Responsibilities

1. Prepares patient tray line or cafeteria serving areas for the serving of meals by setting out hot and cold food items as specified on the menu; prepares salads, desserts, and cold entrees by following approved recipes. Ensures that salads, desserts, sandwiches, and beverages are prepared using quality control and sanitation standards (HAACP), and in sufficient quantities to minimize waste. Distributes and serves food to appropriate locations.
2. Demonstrates knowledge of food preparation for modified diets based upon restriction relating to age, nutrient and texture modifications. Able to explain food safety issues appropriate for age.
3. Ensures that foods are appropriately garnished and eye-appealing to customers.
4. Greets customers as they approach station following Northside’s service standards.
5. Serves food to customers and patients, utilizing basic food handling techniques. Completes daily taste and temperature logs as required.
6. Cleans, washes and organizes utensils, dishes, and trays.
7. Cleans and sanitizes serving or food preparation areas, and ensures that leftover foods are properly labeled and stored.
8. Cleans and maintains standard kitchen equipment used in food preparation.
9. Prepares snacks, such as sandwiches and milk shakes, and keeps nourishment items up to date.
10. Labels and delivers food bags.
11. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or employee/patient/visitor injury-accident to Manager.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

1. Must be able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions.
2. Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.

PREFERRED

1. Six (6) months of Food Service or customer service experience

Work Hours:

7am-7pm

Weekend Requirements:

Yes- Rotating Basis

On-Call Requirements:

No