Food Services Worker I- FT

Northwest-Health-Porte; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest-Health-Porte is seeking a Food Services Worker I to support daily operations in preparing, presenting, and serving meals. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and adherence to recipes while maintaining pantry supplies and assisting with tray preparation.

Responsibilities include maintaining correct temperatures, FIFO practices, and serving line setup, with attention to detail and teamwork to meet customer needs and uphold quality standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in food preparation or food services.
• Food Handler’s certification as applicable by local or state regulations.
• Arizona state requirement line: Arizona Health Department Sanitation Certificate, ServeSafe Certificate, or Arizona Food Handler Certificate may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and portion controls per recipes and production standards.
• Transport pans, kettles, and trays safely between stations.
• Store and rotate food using FIFO and proper dating.
• Set up and monitor serving line temperatures and assist in meal tray prep.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas following safety/sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with team to ensure efficient service and address customer needs.

Skills

Basic food prep knowledge

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Physical strength

Job description

Job Summary

The Food Services Worker I supports the daily operations of the food services department by preparing, presenting, and serving meals to customers in a safe and efficient manner. This role ensures cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards while assisting in food preparation and maintaining pantry supplies.

Essential Functions

• Prepares ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits, as well as measuring and weighing designated items.


• Safely transports pans, kettles, and trays of food between workstations, stoves, and refrigerators while adhering to safety protocols.


• Properly stores food in designated areas, following wrapping, dating, and food safety rotation procedures, including First In/First Out (FIFO) practices.


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


• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work areas, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.


• Sets up and monitors the serving line, recording and maintaining appropriate food temperatures, and notifying the chef of any deviations.


• Serves hot and cold food items from the serving line to customers with professionalism and courtesy.


• Stocks pantry items and refrigerators with correct inventory levels daily, recording replenished amounts and refrigerator temperatures on appropriate logs.


• Assists in the preparation of meal trays and delivery to designated areas as needed.


• Collaborates with team members to support efficient food service operations and address customer needs.


• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.


• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in food preparation or food services required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and safety standards.


• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and portion control guidelines.


• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and team members.


• Physical ability to lift and carry food trays, pans, and other items as needed.

Licenses and Certifications

• Food Handler’s certification as applicable by local or state regulations required

State Specific Requirements

• Arizona: Arizona Health Department Sanitation Certificate, ServeSafe Certificate, or Arizona Food Handler Certificate required.