Hospital Cafeteria Food Service Pro

Craig Hospital; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 38,500 - 55,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Craig Hospital in Englewood, CO is seeking a Food Services Associate to support daily production and serving for patients, staff, and visitors in floor bistros and main cafeteria.

Responsibilities include preparing serving areas, operating a cash register, batch cooking, assisting patients with meals, and maintaining sanitary conditions.

High school diploma preferred; 1-3 years of foodservice experience preferred; strong communication and teamwork required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Cashier and/or computer experience preferred. 1-3 years of foodservice experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to read and write in English and perform basic arithmetic calculations. Maintain strong interpersonal skills and ability to build cooperative working relationships with all staff members, patients, families, and visitors required. Strong ability to work as a team. Adhere to Hospital and department specific safety standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare serving area for meal service including setting up salad bar, deli, grill/fryer, fruit, beverages, snacks, dessert, steam table area, oatmeal/soup, condiments, and paper supplies.
• Batch cook grill and fryer items for maximum quality and minimum waste.
• Serve patients, staff, and visitors their meals including making the effort to meet special requests.
• Assist patients during meal service, as needed including but not limited to obtaining harder to reach items, opening cartons, and cutting meat.
• Operate cash register by accurately ringing up all items the customer is wanting as soon as they are ready to check out, so their wait is minimized. Processes credit cards, payroll deduct, meal cards, and cash transactions. Accurately makes change. Setup/close cash drawer by counting money and following departmental procedures including completing cash reconciliation sheet.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized service area at all times. Bus, clean, and sanitize tables after meals are served. Clean assigned serving area and equipment including cabinets, counters, fryer, grill, refrigerator/freezers, carts, and beverage dispensers. Filter fryer grease. Clean and fill salt/pepper and sugar shakers.
• Prepare, measure, and assemble ingredients for cold food items including washing, peeling, and cutting fruit; washing and preparing lettuce and tomatoes for deli sandwiches; slicing meat and cheese; and any other items needed for salad bar, deli, or Grab ‘N Go items. Prepare salad bar, fruit, Grab ‘N Go salads and/or sandwiches. Operate food slicer, food processor, blender, and mixers.
• Prepare, measure, and assemble ingredients for hot food production including washing, peeling, and cutting fresh vegetables and cutting/slicing raw meat or any other tasks related to hot food production. Pull meat out of freezer, label and date, and place in cooler. Put food items in oven, put timer on oven, pull food items out of oven.
• Evenly cut and place desserts on plates, so it is ready for service ensuring that all pieces look attractive.
• Make, assemble, and deliver patient nourishments/snacks. Take nursing supply inventory. Assemble and deliver nursing supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

English literacy

Basic arithmetic

Teamwork

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Safety standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Craig Hospital in Englewood, CO is seeking a Food Services Associate to support daily production and serving for patients, staff, and visitors in floor bistros and main cafeteria.

Responsibilities include preparing serving areas, operating a cash register, batch cooking, assisting patients with meals, and maintaining sanitary conditions.

High school diploma preferred; 1-3 years of foodservice experience preferred; strong communication and teamwork required.