Food Services Worker I- Full Time Days

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Food Services Worker I to support daily food service operations. You will prepare, present, and serve meals while maintaining safety and sanitation standards and assisting with pantry and tray preparation.

The role requires basic food preparation knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to follow recipes and portion controls in a fast-paced environment. Food Handler’s certification is required.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in food preparation or food services.
• Food Handler’s certification required.
• Knowledge of FIFO and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by washing, peeling, and cutting produce.
• Transport food safely between stations following safety protocols.
• Store and rotate food using FIFO and proper dating.
• Follow recipes and production standards for quality and portion control.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work areas.
• Set up and monitor serving line and temperatures.
• Serve food to customers with professionalism.
• Stock pantry items and monitor temperatures daily.
• Assist in meal tray preparation and delivery as needed.
• Collaborate with team to ensure efficient service.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Food safety

Food preparation

Portion control

Teamwork

Customer service

Inventory recording

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.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 169792
• Job Category Ancillary Services
• Posting Date 11/04/2026, 08:54 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day