Nutrition Care Retail Associate

University of Utah Health; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Parking

Competitive pay

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking an entry-level Food Service Worker at the South Jordan Health Center. Provide quality food service to patients and guests, assist with meal preparation, and ensure accuracy of orders.

You will handle cash, maintain sanitation, and follow safety guidelines in a fast-paced environment. On-site position with opportunities for growth and training.

Qualifications

• This is an entry level position.
• Current food service worker's permit within one month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service in all interactions.
• Prepare and serve meals to customers and ensure accuracy of orders.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety standards.
• Handle cash transactions and point-of-sale operations.
• Restock and organize work areas as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Basic math

Communication skills

Cash handling

Stocking supplies

Job description

Overview

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Why join University of Utah Health?

• Competitive pay
• Healthcare benefits starting on day one
• 401(k) retirement plan
• A work environment that values dedication, learning, and work-life balance
• Benefits Overview: https://employment.utah.edu/benefits/
• Parking Information: https://commuterservices.utah.edu/

Join our team and grow your career with us. Learn more about upcoming opportunities and events at uofuhealth.org/jobfairs .

Upon selection, candidates must complete all required pre-employment requirements, including reference checks, a background check, drug screening, and required immunizations

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Provides exceptional customer service in all interactions including responding to customer questions, concerns, and assisting in resolving customer complaints.
• Provides quality food service to cafeteria, deli, and espresso bar customers and guarantees food is prepared and served as ordered by the customer.
• Ensures the listed menu items, stock items, beverages, are complete and on time as per NCS standards.
• Prepares meals at grill, pizza station, deli station, salad bar, hot entree bar, beverage cooler and fountain to the customer's request.
• Documents forms to record waste, items received, and stations cleaned.
• Restocks area as needed throughout the shift and at the end of shift.
• Maintains proper food safety measures and cleans work area continually to maintain proper sanitation.
• Practices appropriate cash handling procedures.
• May provide guest service during events and banquet services, including: buffets, plated, carving stations, running food and replenishing product and supplies in accordance with event standards.
• May facilitate the proper setup and execution of events by pulling, transporting, setting up and breaking down, and returning equipment to designated storages, in accordance to event standards and instructions.
• May perform side work to provide a clean and safe work environment in catering areas.
• May be responsible for cleaning, organizing, and restocking product/equipment returning from catering events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated basic math and computer skills.
• Demonstrated communication and human relations skills.
• Ability to appropriately handle issues associated with the operation of the assigned area including customer service, cash handling, and stocking of supplies, with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to perform and/or coordinate the activities of others to ensure proper functioning when operating under conditions of staff shortages.
• Ability to manage special requests made by customers and determine when to refer questions to department supervisors.
• Ability to comply with departmental policies regarding attendance.
• Ability to carry out detailed written and oral instructions.

Qualifications

Required

• This is an entry level position.
• Current food service worker's permit within one month of hire.

Licenses Required

• One of the following
• Current Utah Food Handler Permit.
• Current Food Protection Manager certification, accredited by ANSI.

* Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves intermediate working conditions in a high volume healthcare setting that may exert up to 50 pounds and constantly require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving carts or displays to restock.
• This person may be subject to chemical and equipment hazards and is standing and walking for a sustained periods of time.
• Incumbents may be also face exposure to potentially dangerous cleaning chemicals used for sanitation, as well as equipment and supply hazards such as wet or hot work surfaces and sharp edges on food wrap containers or open cans, meat slicers, and food processors.
• Incumbents are frequently required to talk or hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and taste or smell.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 85214
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Monday-Friday Any time between 5:30AM-5:00PM
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name South Jordan Health Center
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SOUTH JORDAN
State UT
Department UCC RET 80S SJHC NCS CAFE
Category Food/Nutrition
Workplace Set Up On-site