FOOD SVC WORKER I

Covenant Health; Tazewell (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health is seeking a Food Service Worker at Claiborne Medical Center to support meal preparation, tray assembly, and sanitation in a busy kitchen. The role involves patient meals, retail service areas, and maintaining safe food handling practices.

Full-time position with 75 hours per pay period and flexible shifts. No specific education or licensure is required. This role supports patient care within Covenant Health’s hospital environment.

Qualifications

• None specified; HS diploma or GED may be preferred.
• No prior work experience required.
• Licensure not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs ware washing and keeps kitchen area and utensils clean.
• Prepares patient tray lines and dispenses meals for patient service and retail areas.
• Notifies supervisor when food quantities are low to prevent service disruption.
• Prepares items according to menus, production sheets, or count sheets.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area and operates equipment safely.

Job description

Overview

Food Service Worker, Food Services

Full Time, 75 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts

Claiborne Medical Center Overview:

Claiborne Medical Center, a member of Knoxville-based Covenant Health, offers a full range of medical services including emergency care, general and orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and diagnostic services. Our radiology services are certified by the American College of Radiology in Computerized Tomography (CT), Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine, and Ultrasound. Claiborne also provides skilled and long-term care through Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center. Our team of physicians and staff is dedicated to putting our patients first, every day. For more information, visit ClaiborneMedicalCenter.com.

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of routine duties related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen area and cooking utensils.

Responsibilities

• Performs ware washing duties according to established procedures ensuring quality service is provided.
• Prepares patient tray line for meal service periods and dispenses food for patient meal service. Prepares Retail Areas for all meal service. Cleans area when tray line is finished.
• Notifies supervisor when food quantities are low as indicated by service not being disrupted due to depleted food supplies.
• Prepares production according to menu, production sheets, or count sheets.
• Prepares items for modified diets as indicated, pre-dishing according to department procedures.
• Assemble late trays accurately, ensuring proper temperatures, and visual attractiveness.
• Maintains assigned areas in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner. Completes all cleaning tasks as assigned within specified timeframe and according to established procedures.
• Operates equipment safely according to established procedures. Reports all damaged and unsafe equipment to the supervisor immediately.
• Operates the menu system.
• Addresses customer service concerns promptly and, if necessary, reports/refers customers to management.
• Maintains department records, logs, and files as required.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as will be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience:

None

Licensure Requirement:

None