Hospital Food Service Specialist II

Wentworth-Douglass Physicians Organization (WDP); Dover (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking a hospital food service worker to prepare and serve foods and beverages in a patient-focused environment. Responsibilities include setting up service areas, transporting food from kitchen to serving stations, assembling hot and cold dishes, and ensuring portions and presentation meet standards.

Heavy lifting and cleaning duties are involved. Minimum 2–3 years of food service experience preferred; a high school diploma is preferred; must follow safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience in lieu of degree not accepted.
• Food service experience 2-3 years required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Sets up food service, kitchen, or salad area facilities, equipment, and utensils, under detailed instruction and, in accordance with specific area needs, checks food temperatures and/or prepares areas for daily operations; may operate cooking or bakery equipment as assigned.
• Conveys food and supplies from the main kitchen, bakery, and/or salad preparation area to the serving site either by carrying or by utilizing a motorized cart.
• Follows prescribed procedures for setting up hot and cold food lines; ice cream, yogurt, and/or ice machines; and chooses proper utensils, setting the steam line to the appropriate temperature for menu items.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of hot and cold meat and vegetable dishes, beverages, salads, sandwiches, pie fillings, simple bakery items, salad dressings, and/or other similar food items, as appropriate to the position.
• Serves food items to customers from counters and/or steam tables, in accordance with specific instructions, ensuring appropriate portions are served, and adds relishes and garnishes as directed.
• Replenishes foods, silverware, glassware, dishes, and trays at serving stations; may order and replenish condiments.
• Attends to day-to-day problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies; detects and ensures disposition of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment, and/or other unusual conditions.
• May clean, wash, and maintain work areas, including floors, facilities, pots, pans, service ware, utensils, and equipment; collect and place garbage and trash in designated containers; as appropriate to the area of operation.

Skills

Inventory control

Follow instructions

Reading & writing

Safety procedures

Lifting heavy objects

Cooking skills

Food preparation methods

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is seeking a hospital food service worker to prepare and serve foods and beverages in a patient-focused environment. Responsibilities include setting up service areas, transporting food from kitchen to serving stations, assembling hot and cold dishes, and ensuring portions and presentation meet standards.

Heavy lifting and cleaning duties are involved. Minimum 2–3 years of food service experience preferred; a high school diploma is preferred; must follow safety