Food Service Worker PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Ishpeming (MI); 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 be responsible for maintaining and sanitizing work areas, preparing and delivering food trays to patients while adhering to dietary restrictions, and ensuring compliance with health standards. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to continuous improvement. If you have a passion for service excellence and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking and decisive judgment with minimal supervision.
• 1-2 years of food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and sanitizes work areas to meet health standards.
• Prepares and delivers food trays to patients considering dietary restrictions.
• Participates in QA/QI activities and supports service excellence.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational abilities

Teamwork skills

Ability to deal with change

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dish machine

Cash register

Computer data entry systems

Job description

Maintains and sanitizes work areas, equipment and service ware to meet MIOSHA, OSHA and JCAHO standards. Delivers patient trays and stock food and supplies to patient care areas and kitchens.

Stores food, beverages, and supplies in designated containers and areas according to policies and procedures.

Follows established policies and procedures, objectives, safety standards, and sensitivity to confidential information.

Prepares and delivers food trays to hospital patients examining tray for completeness and accuracy according to dietary restrictions.

Prepares and maintains cafeteria serving area according to dietary restrictions.

Strips patient, cafeteria and special functions carts; washing dishes and service ware according to Universal Precaution procedures.

Demonstrates knowledge in operation skills of dish machine.

Demonstrates skill in cash handling and operating cash register.

Demonstrates knowledge and courtesy in addressing each customer and/or patient; answering telephone in a polite manner.

Assists with orientation of new employees and staff development activities for the department.

Participates in QA/QI activities, as directed by the Manager of Food and Nutritional Services.

Maintains working knowledge of computer data entry systems.

Maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Support the culture of service excellence throughout the organization.

Actively seek ways to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and participates in professional development opportunities.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Completes annual educational requirements.

Understands and adheres to Bell's compliance standards as they appear in Bell's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Computer and/or keyboarding skills required. Excellent human relations and oral/written communication. Excellent organizational abilities. Demonstrated teamwork skills. Ability to deal with change. Demonstrates a positive attitude towards initiating continuous improvement. Ability to respond appropriately even in challenging situations. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to prioritize tasks even with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent □ Preferred X Required

Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Minimum Work Experience: Preferred 1-2 years of food service experience.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.