Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.04 - $28.46
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Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

flexible schedule
competitive pay
Opportunity to work in an academic health system
supportive work environment
Commitment to equal opportunity employer
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Brown University Health is a leading academic health system dedicated to improving the health status of the regional community through the provision of comprehensive, accessible, and high-value services. Known for its commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education, Brown University Health fosters an environment that promotes compassionate service, accountability, and respect for all patients, customers, and staff. The organization is recognized for upholding stringent standards of quality and safety, ensuring the delivery of superior healthcare services across its facilities. Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are deeply ingrained in its everyday operations and culture, reinforcing a workplace that inspires employees to perform at their best while maintaining the highest levels of ethical conduct and professionalism. The institution continually strives to innovate and expand its service capabilities, all while maintaining its role as a cornerstone of the community's health and wellbeing.

The Food Service Worker role at Brown University Health is integral to supporting patient and staff health by preparing and distributing nutritious meals within the hospital setting. Under the general supervision of the Food Services Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring that meals meet required nutritional standards and are delivered timely with emphasis on flavor, quality, and presentation. This position involves reviewing menus and work orders, planning cooking schedules, estimating food quantities, and preparing a variety of foods including meats, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts in accordance with hospital guidelines and dietary modifications. Additionally, the Food Service Worker plays a vital role in controlling serving portions to reduce waste, procuring ingredients from storage, and ensuring all food safety practices are strictly followed. This position requires expertise in cooking techniques as well as a robust understanding of food safety principles such as HACCP. The role is a per diem, variable shift assignment including mornings, evenings, rotating weekends, and holidays, allowing flexible work hours to meet the fluctuating demands of hospital food services. The pay scale ranges from $18.04 to $28.46 per hour, reflecting the experience and qualifications required for the role. Working at Bradley Hospital in East Providence, Rhode Island, the Food Service Worker has the unique opportunity to contribute directly to patient satisfaction and care quality through nourishment. Brown University Health encourages an environment free from discrimination and harassment and is committed to equal employment opportunities, making it a respectful and supportive workplace for all team members.

Job Requirements

  • Certification as Food Safety Manager by National Registry of Food and Safety Professionals
  • Knowledge of cooking techniques
  • Familiarity with cooking operations and procedures
  • Minimum of 2 to 3 years experience in food service
  • Ability to work variable shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Must adhere to corporate values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence
  • Ability to follow food safety protocols including HACCP guidelines

Job Qualifications

  • Certified as Food Safety Manager by National Registry of Food and Safety Professionals
  • Complete understanding of HACCP food safety standards
  • Knowledge of cooking techniques
  • Familiarity with cooking operations and procedures
  • Equivalent to 2 to 3 years experience in food service

Job Duties

  • Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system
  • Reviews menus and work orders to determine type and quantity of meats, vegetables, soups, salads and desserts to be prepared
  • Plans cooking schedule to ensure that food is ready at specified times and that the nutritional quality, flavor and appearance is maintained
  • Estimates food quantities and controls serving portions to minimize waste and leftovers
  • Confers with Food Service Supervisor regarding modified diet preparation and use of leftovers
  • Procures or supervisors procurement of food from refrigerator, freezer or other storage areas
  • Trims and cuts meat and fowl
  • Prepares or supervises washing, trimming, cooking, and seasoning of food items
  • Measures and mixes ingredients according to recipes
  • Observes and tastes food being cooked or prepared
  • adds ingredients or seasonings to improve flavor, texture, and appearance
  • Tests food being cooked by tasting, smelling, and following methods to determine that it is properly cooked
  • Adjusts heat controls and timers on stoves, ovens, steam kettles and grills
  • Prepares cold meats, sandwiches and other foods including snacks and beverages
  • Inspects meat and other food in storage
  • makes recommendation as to menu changes as deemed advisable

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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