Nutrition Service Tech I

Hancock Health; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Health in Greenfield, IN is seeking a cafeteria worker to support patient meals and cafe service. You will assemble meals, deliver to patients, stock serving areas, and maintain cleanliness and food safety standards across the operation.

The role includes dishwashing, assisting with food preparation, portioning, and ensuring all items meet established quality and safety policies. No formal degree required; high school/GED preferred, with customer service experience considered.

Qualifications

• Knows temperature danger zone for hot and cold foods.
• Ability to clean and sanitize work areas.
• Knowledge of labeling and dating open food items.

Responsibilities

• Dish machine washing pots and pans.
• Assemble food for patients and deliver to them; stock areas and operate cafe serving area.
• Ensure menu items are prepared per policies and maintain presentation.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Perform related duties and provide friendly service to cafeteria customers.
• Serve food in correct portions and temperatures; discard substandard items as needed.
• Set up, maintain and break down salad bar and assist with deliveries.
• Maintain equipment appearance and cleanliness; assist with daily operations.

Skills

Temperature danger zone knowledge

Sanitization procedures

Labeling and dating open items

Education

High school student or GED preferred

Job description

• Knows temperature danger zone for hot and cold foods
• Can properly clean and sanitize their work areas
• Knows proper procedure to label and dating open food items

Qualifications

• Knows temperature danger zone for hot and cold foods
• Can properly clean and sanitize their work areas
• Knows proper procedure to label and dating open food items

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

• Knows temperature danger zone for hot and cold foods
• Can properly clean and sanitize their work areas
• Knows proper procedure to label and dating open food items

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Dish machine washing pots & pans
• Assembling food for patients, delivering food to patients, knowledge of patient diets stocking areas, cleaning, serving customers in the cafe cleaning and cash register. Prepares all menu items using established departmental policies and procedures. Assures presentation of all menu items adhere to established standards.
• Assures all menu items are prepared per established policies and procedures.
• Assists with the training of new employees.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Provides services to cafeteria customers in a friendly and efficient manner.
• Serves food in proper pre-determined portion sizes.
• Serves food that is the correct serving temperature and quality.
• Any substandard quality food must be brought to the attention of the food and nutrition manager and properly discarded.
• Sets up, maintains and breaks down salad bar.
• Receives deliveries when assigned.
• Cleans cafeteria including serving area continually.
• Maintains appearance of all equipment and serving counters.

Expected Behaviors

• To provide optimal food quality and meal service to patients, associates and guests visiting our cafeteria.
• Able to demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality, ability to handle responsibility without supervision.
• Is AIDET w/Promise trained.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Complete yearly mandatory education.
• Customer service skills.
• Currently attending high school, high school diploma or GED equivalent preferred but food service experience will be considered.

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