General Kitchen Worker

Salem Hospital; Salem, Buffalo (OR, MA, NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Salem seeks a Food Service Worker to assist in meal preparation and customer service. Candidates should have some high school education and experience in food preparation. Responsibilities include preparing meals, taking orders, and maintaining cleanliness in the dining area. The role requires excellent customer service skills and adherence to food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience directly related to duties required: 0-1 year.
• Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Aid cooks in preparing meals and plating food.
• Greet and take customer orders, delivering food timely.
• Assist with cleaning the restaurant and dining area.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Food Preparation

Inventory Control

Safety Procedures

Education

Some High School Completed

Job description

Summary
Performs a wide variety of food preparation and service duties as well as health and cleanliness.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions
-Aid cooks in preparing meals and plating food as requested by the chef or other supervising employee.

-Prepare simple meals such as salads or desserts.

-Help cooks with food preparation duties for the day by cutting, peeling, or slicing as needed.

-Greet and take customer orders, remember special requests, and deliver food in a timely manner.

-Demonstrate excellent customer service with a positive demeanor when dealing with restaurant patrons, fielding all complaints promptly, answering questions, and making meal suggestions when asked.

-Assist with cleaning the restaurant and dining area by picking up trash, clearing and washing plates and dishes, and wiping down tables as needed.

-Adhere to food safety standards at all times, making sure that all food is free or contaminants and pathogens that might make customers sick.

-Clean pots, pans, and any other dishes in the kitchen as needed, adhering to safety and sanitation standards at all times.

Education
Some High School Completed required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of role 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
- Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to read and write.
- Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
- Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
- Knowledge of food service lines set-up and temperature requirements.
- Skill in cooking and preparing a variety of foods.
- Knowledge of food preparation and presentation methods, techniques, and quality standards.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.