Kitchen Utility

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Food Service Worker I for our Nutrition Services department. The role involves setting up, serving, and cleanup of all food service activities, while maintaining safety and quality standards. The position supports cooks and supervisors and requires reliable teamwork in a fast-paced hospital cafeteria environment.

Work shift is variable with a 40 hour schedule per week. No degree is required, and prior food service experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• No degree or diploma required.
• At least 1 year of food prep or production experience.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions; perform basic math.
• Safe and sanitary food handling practices.
• Able to use kitchen equipment such as knives and mixers.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize trays, dishes, equipment, and work areas following schedule.
• Receive and verify stock, rotate and store food and supplies.
• Set up workstation, prepare and portions hot and cold items according to sheets.
• Record temperatures and ensure food safety standards regularly.
• Communicate with cooks and staff to ensure smooth operation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Food handling techniques

Knife & mixer operation

Team communication

Education

No degree required

High school not required/less than high school

Tools

Equipment handling

Job description

Company Overview

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary

The Food Service Worker I is responsible for the set‑up, service, and cleanup of all aspects of food service.

Responsibilities And Duties

• 40% Cleans and sanitizes trays, dishes, area equipment, walls, exhaust hoods, floors, fans, cabinets, freezers, refrigerators, etc. following a predetermined cleaning schedule. Follows manufacturer's directions for dismantling, cleaning and reassembly of equipment and hoods. Uses cleaning chemicals in a manner consistent with manufacturer's directions.
• 25% Receives, verifies against order and properly stores food and supplies. Inspects for damage. Puts stock away by priority to ensure quality. Rotates stock to insure old is issued first. Notifies Purchasing Manager about shortages and damages.
• 20% Sets‑up workstation, stock areas and serves customers in a friendly manner. Prepares and portions hot and cold items, according to production and area requisition sheets. Follows standardized recipes for in‑house production. Use of equipment requires minimal operational skills, including cutters, choppers, knives, ovens, and steamers. Assures the quality of food being served by utilizing safe and sanitary food handling techniques. Uses sound judgment to determine quality and makes recommendations to supervisor on servability of foods.
• 10% Takes and records all necessary temperatures and food safety standards on a scheduled basis.
• 5% Communicates openly with cooks, supervisors, and other staff members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• No Degree or Diploma (Required)
• Less than High school education; or Up to one month related Experience or training; or Equivalent combination of and Experience .
• Must be able to read, write, understand verbal/written instructions and be able to perform basic math calculations. safe and sanitary food handling techniques.
• Proper use of equipment such as knives and mixers.
• One year food prep or production Experience .

Work Shift

Work Shift: Variable. Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40. Department Nutrition Services.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.

OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate‑employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.

Company Culture

WE Are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world‑class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high‑trust, high‑performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision to be an organization "where people want to work."