Patient Meal Service Specialist

Cleveland Clinic; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Food Service Worker U at Lutheran Hospital to join our Nutrition Services team. You will prepare and serve meals, maintain cleanliness, and ensure strict food safety standards for patients and staff.

The role involves five 8-hour shifts per week (40 hours) with rotating day/evening/night and weekend coverage. This position offers hands-on experience in a Magnet Hospital setting and opportunities for professional growth within a

Qualifications

• 10th grade level education.
• Ability to use kitchen equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up trayline with correct food and utensils.
• Maintain accurate portion sizes and appearance on trays.
• Ensure cold foods stay cold and hot foods stay hot according to food safety guidelines.
• Break down, sanitize and re-stock trayline area according to department procedures.
• Ensure all food items are covered, labeled, dated and returned to correct areas.
• Demonstrate correct use of all cleaning supplies and understand the three compartment sink methods.
• Maintain and record temperatures on dish machine, pot and pan sink and pot and pan machine.
• Test sanitizer water to ensure that sanitizer ratio is correct.
• Maintain a steady work pace to produce an adequate supply of clean kitchen utensils, dishes, flatware and pots and pans.
• Demonstrate proper handling, storage and transportation of utensils, pots and pans, flatware and dishes.
• Properly clean and sanitize food carts according to department procedures.
• Set up cafeteria/coffee shop with items according to the designated menu for the day, including hot food, cold food, salad bar, beverages, coffee, and pastries.
• Ensure all food served in the cafe/coffee shop stays at an appropriate temperature according to food safety guidelines.
• Follow appropriate cash handling procedures in the coffee shop.
• Prepare lunches for physicians as assigned following the appropriate menu and following appropriate sanitation standards.
• Gather all necessary items for caterings such as china, linen, silverware and any other item necessary for that function.
• Deliver catering on time and ensure all food is presented in an excellent manner.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment that meets the safety and sanitation requirements of the department as well as those of local, state and federal agencies.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning assignments.
• Name, operate safely, maintain and clean all equipment in designated work areas including dish machine, pot wash sink, warmers, refrigerators, conveyor belt, microwave and toaster.

Skills

Ability to use kitchen equipment

Education

10th grade education

Job description

Cleveland Clinic Health System in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Food Service Worker U at Lutheran Hospital to join our Nutrition Services team. You will prepare and serve meals, maintain cleanliness, and ensure strict food safety standards for patients and staff.

The role involves five 8-hour shifts per week (40 hours) with rotating day/evening/night and weekend coverage. This position offers hands-on experience in a Magnet Hospital setting and opportunities for professional growth within a