Special Functions Pantry Worker - Food and Nutrition

Hawaii Pacific Health; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawaii Pacific Health is seeking a Special Functions Pantry Worker for Straub Benioff Medical Center in Honolulu. You will prepare and assemble cold foods, review menus, and deliver catering for special functions, working with a team to support patient and staff meals in a health system setting.

The role emphasizes careful food preparation, adherence to procedures, and collaboration within the Food and Nutrition Services department to promote healthier Hawai‘i.

Qualifications

• Vocational/Specialized training in food preparation and service.
• One (1) year general food preparation and service experience in an institutional setting.
• Experience in hospital food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble cold foods and deliver catering for special functions and events.
• Wash and cut vegetables and fruits according to procedures.
• Review menus to assemble food and supplies for daily salad and cold foods preparation.

Skills

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Vocational training

Food service training

Job description

Founded in 1921, Straub Benioff Medical Center includes a 159-bed hospital in Honolulu, a network of neighborhood clinics and a visiting specialist program that reaches throughout the state of Hawai'i. With over 200 physicians who are leaders in their fields, Straub provides its patients with diagnoses and treatments for more than 32 different medical specialties, including bone and joint, heart, cancer, endocrinology/diabetes, family medicine, gastroenterology, geriatric medicine, internal medicine, vascular and urology. Straub is home to the Pacific Region’s only multidisciplinary burn treatment center. The hospital consistently brings new technologies and innovative medical practices to Hawai'i, such as minimally invasive cardiac surgery and total joint replacement.

Our Food and Nutrition Services department provides quality nutritious meals to patients, visitors and staff while educating on the importance of healthy eating habits. We also work with medical staff to ensure accurate diet modifications for patients as needed. The department is responsible for performing a variety of general preparation and food service activities, including tray assembly and delivery, working in the cafeteria, cashiering, ware washing, assisting with pantry functions, nourishment activities and catering.

As the Special Functions Pantry Worker, you will prepares and assembles cold foods, and prepares and delivers catering for special functions and events. Responsibilities include washing and cutting vegetables and fruits according to procedures, and reviewing the menu to assemble food and supplies as needed for daily salad and cold foods preparation. We are looking for someone dedicated and detail-oriented, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and a commitment to creating a healthier Hawai‘i.

Location: Straub Benioff Medical Center

Work Schedule: Rotating - 8 Hours

Work Type: Full Time Regular

FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: ILWU

Exempt: No

Pay Range: 23.10 - 24.32 USD per hour

Minimum Qualifications: Vocational/Specialized training. Formal coursework or vocational training in food preparation and service. One (1) year general food preparation and service experience in an institutional setting.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in hospital food service setting.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Vets

Hawai‘i Pacific Health offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that includes pay and benefits. Rate of pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant experience and training, as well as internal peer equity.