Food Service Worker (SAR) - Evenings

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Evening Shift Food Service Worker to prepare and serve meals in the Nutrition Services department. The role emphasizes maintaining sanitation standards and accurate portion control while supporting a compassionate dining experience for patients and staff.

The Food Service Worker is responsible for meal preparation, proper food storage, and serving in accordance with federal, state, and local standards.

Qualifications

• Communication and customer service skills, good hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to use standard measures.

Responsibilities

• Prep work including washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits along with weighing and measuring designated ingredients.
• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator while maintaining all safety standards.
• Properly stores foods in designated areas following wrapping, dating, and food safety and rotation procedures.
• Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.
• Utilizes approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner following outlined steps of service.
• Resolves customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor.

Skills

Communication and customer service

Hand-eye coordination

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Title :Food Service Worker

Job Code :6182

Department :Nutrition Services

FLSA Class :Non-Exempt

Reporting Relationship :NutritionSupervisor

Mary Free Bed Summary

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives.It’sextraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients andinnovatively serve them. This is true of every employee,from support staff and leadership,to clinicians and care providers.

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes.The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the systemwith access to our unique standard of care.

Mission Statement

Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition

At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture:

• Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees.

• Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities.

• Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization.

• Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community.

• A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Summary

The Food Service Workeris responsible forthe preparation of food,presentingand serving food to customers.The Food Service Worker is also responsible forpreparationof food,properly storingfood in designated areasin accordance withapplicable federal, state, and local standards,guidelinesand regulations.The focus of the Food Service Workerincludes general food service work,maintainingsanitation standards in the preparation, service, and dining room facilities.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Prep workincluding,washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits along with weighing and measuring designated ingredients.

• Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and fromworkstations,stove, andrefrigeratorwhilemaintainingall safety standards.

• Properly stores foods in designated areas following wrapping, dating, and food safety and rotation procedures.

• Cleans work areas,equipmentand utensils.

• Distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.

• Utilizes approved food recipes and production standards to ensure proper quality, serving temperatures and standardportioncontrol.

• Serves customers in an efficient and friendly manner following outlined steps of service.

• Resolves customer concerns and relays relevant information tosupervisor.

• Interactswith co-workers to ensure compliance with company servicestandards, andinventory and cash control procedures.

• Assures compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.

• Otherdutiesthat may beassigned.

• We’llembrace all people by:

• ** T**reating everyone with dignity and respect.

• ** O**pening more doors to opportunity for others to succeed.

• ** G**rowing talent and people.

• ** E nsuring a welcoming experience for all we serve, regardless of origin, race, religion, disability, sexualorientationor socioeconomic status. **

• ** T**aking actionagainst discrimination.

• ** H**onoring our differences and how we collaborate.

• ** E**ducating staff,patientsand the communities we care for.

• Restoring hope and freedom, together

Customer Service Responsibilities

Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards ofbehaviorsas well as encourages, coaches, andmonitorsthe sameinteam members. This individual should consistently promote teamwork and direct communication with co-workers and deal discretely and sensitively with confidential information.

Responsibilities in Quality Improvement

Contribute byidentifyingproblems and seeking solutions. Promote patient/family satisfaction where possible;participatesin departmental efforts tomonitorand report customer service.

Essential Job Qualifications

• Communication and customer service skills, good hand-eye coordination

• Ability to follow written and oral directions

• Ability to use standard measuresrequired

Preferred Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalentis preferred.

• 1 - 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Food Handler’s Permit by applicable state and county.

• ServSafetraining and certificate as required by applicable state and county.

Physical Requirements for Essential Job Qualification

Levels :

• None (No specific requirements)

• Occasionally (Less than 1/3)

• Frequently (1/3 to 2/3)

• Majority (More than 2/3)

Remain in a stationary position:Frequently

Traverse or move around work location:Frequently

Use keyboard:Occasionally

Operate or use department specific equipment:None

Ascend/Descend equipment or ladder:None

Position self toaccomplishthe Essential Functions of the role:None

Receive and communicate information and ideas for understanding:Frequently

Transport, position, and/or exert force:

Up to 10 pounds:Frequently

_Up to 25 pounds:_Frequently

_Up to 50 pounds:_Occasionally

Up to 75 pounds:_____

_More than 100 pounds:______

Other weight: Up to___pounds_____

Other:_____

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policyregardingrequests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].

Mary Free Bed is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status,disabilityor other legally protectedcharacteristic.