Food Services Worker I - PRN (as needed)

Northwest Healthcare; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Rewards & Recognition Programs

Exclusive Discounts and Perks

Job summary

Northwest Healthcare is seeking a PRN Food Services Worker I to support the Cafeteria department at Houghton Hospital in Tucson, AZ. The role involves preparing, presenting, and serving meals while upholding food safety standards and pantry upkeep.

Evenings: as needed; schedule based on department needs. This position emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and delivering quality service to customers in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Experience: 0–1 years in food preparation or food services.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and practices.
• Ability to follow recipes and portion controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and weighing vegetables and fruits.
• Safely transports pans, kettles, and trays while following safety protocols.
• Stores food properly with FIFO practices and correct dating.
• Uses approved recipes and standards to ensure quality, temp control, and portions.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas per safety/sanitation standards.
• Sets up and monitors serving line, records temperatures, notifies chef of deviations.
• Serves hot/cold items with professionalism.
• Stocks pantry and refrigerators; logs temperatures and replenishments.
• Assists in meal tray prep and delivery as needed.
• Collaborates with team to support efficient operations.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies.

Skills

Food safety basics

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

None

Job description

Seeking a PRN (as needed) Food Services Worker I to support our Cafeteria department at Houghton Hospital, located on 2200 S Houghton Rd, Tucson AZ 85748.

Evenings: as needed, schedule to be determined and is based on the needs of the department.

We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued, and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.

Our Benefits

• Matching 401(k)
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Rewards & Recognition Programs
• Exclusive Discounts and Perks

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 Handlers' 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.