Food Service Worker II

Northside Hospital Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking healthcare institution where you will play a crucial role in food service. As a food service worker, you will prepare and serve meals to patients and customers, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include preparing various food items, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and providing excellent customer service. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care through nutrition. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Experience in food service or customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals, ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Cleans and sanitizes food preparation areas and equipment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Basic Mathematical Calculations

Food Safety Knowledge

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 the 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 milkshakes, 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:

6 AM - 7 PM

Weekend Requirements:

Yes

On-Call Requirements:

No