Hospital Cafeteria Associate | ServSafe Certified

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent health plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services is a full-service psychiatric hospital in the Greater Birmingham area. The Food Service Worker position serves food to employees, guests, and patients under the Dietary Supervisor, with a focus on age-appropriate care across pediatric to geriatric populations.

Applicants must hold ServSafe / Food Handler Certification and be available for an 8‑business day orientation from 8a‑4p.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED preferred.
• Must have knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• One year experience in quantity food preparation; Food Handler Card or ServSafe Certification preferred.
• Must be familiar with standardized recipes and food products.
• Basic computer skills; read, write, perform simple calculations and follow instructions.
• Relates to and provides for the needs of patients by age and culture.
• Formal on-the-job training in food preparation, cooking, quantities, storage, sanitation and safety.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Food Handler Card or ServSafe Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepares cafeteria counter for each meal and morning and afternoon breaks as assigned.
• Ensures that all containers are stocked with clean dishes, trays, silverware, cups, etc.
• Serves employees and guests in the cafeteria line; greets patrons and observes portion control.
• Cleans tables and chairs after each meal, as assigned.
• Prevents run-outs by informing cooks ahead of time of items needed.
• Maintains proper temperatures for hot and cold foods.
• Maintains cafeteria counter in a clean, neat, orderly manner.
• Fills and stocks condiments during the meal service.
• Records number of patrons for each meal.
• Assists with sanitation of cooking and serving utensils.
• Fills all floor supply requisitions.
• Maintains cooking area in a clean, neat, orderly manner.
• Successful completion of demonstrational competencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned/required by this position.

Skills

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Food preparation experience

Standardized recipes knowledge

Food safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Age-specific patient care

Education

High School diploma or GED

Food Handler Card or ServSafe Certification

Job description

Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services is a full-service psychiatric hospital in the Greater Birmingham area. The Food Service Worker position serves food to employees, guests, and patients under the Dietary Supervisor, with a focus on age-appropriate care across pediatric to geriatric populations.

Applicants must hold ServSafe / Food Handler Certification and be available for an 8‑business day orientation from 8a‑4p.