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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $12.50 - $16.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
403(b) matching
Dental Insurance
Employee assistance program
employee wellness program
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
flexible spending accounts
ICHRA for health insurance
Paid annual leave
Vision Insurance
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a healthcare-focused food service operation, typically found in hospitals, skilled nursing care centers, or other medical facilities. This company specializes in providing nutritious and carefully prepared meals that meet the unique dietary needs of elderly patients and individuals requiring therapeutic diets. The company prides itself on adhering to stringent procedural guidelines and infection control policies to maintain the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. As a full-time employer, it offers a supportive working environment committed to employee wellbeing, safety, and continuous operational excellence. The workplace also emphasizes maintaining a drug-free environment and the ability to... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or equivalent preferred
- one year food service experience in a hospital or related medical facility preferred
- ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively
- capable of standing for long periods during shifts
- understanding and compliance with infection control policies
- ability to follow detailed recipes and menu instructions
- willingness to work in a healthcare environment with potential exposure to infectious diseases
- commitment to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards
Job Qualifications
- a high school diploma or its equivalent preferred
- one year food service experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care center, or other related medical center preferred
- ability to operate standard kitchen equipment such as meat slicers, food processors, and blenders
- understanding of diet orders and infection control policies
- ability to work in a standing position for extended periods
- knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices
Job Duties
- prepares various foods depending on menu created by dieticians for each meal of the day
- operates various kitchen equipment in preparation for the meal, e.g., mixer, meat slicer, food processor, oven, steamer
- cleans work surfaces following shift: sweeps floors, wipes down counter space, covers and stores unused foods
- creates meals that are appropriate for the elderly and in large quantities
- works at a constant pace to ensure that food is ready for each meal of the day
- complies with infection control policies in work area
- keeps equipment clean at all times
- may be required to fill in gaps in kitchen help
- reports any needed repairs to maintenance department
- reads and understands menus
- prepares meals in accordance with the menu and follow standardized recipes
- assists in the food service line to provide that diets are served as ordered (including specialized diets, likes and dislikes, therapeutic diets etc.)
- monitors/serves meals with appropriate portion controls (scoops, ladles, etc.)
- assists in processing diet changes and new diets
- provides that meals are prepared and served on time
- provides that substitutes are available for those who refuse foods served
- properly scrapes and washes dishes, pots, and pans
- records freezer and walk-in refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures
- checks stock as needed
- puts up stock in appropriate manner
- stores cleaning materials appropriately
- sets up tray line and performs tray line service
- returns trays to kitchen if requested
- understands diet orders
- follows NPO diet orders
- processes diet orders
- understands menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines
- properly stores leftovers/opened food
- makes coffee/tea as requested
- follows procedures for serving associate meals
- follows proper procedures for cleaning kitchen equipment such as carts, tables, counters, ice machine, buckets, blender, mixer, meat slicer, freezer, refrigerator, stove, oven, steamer, garbage disposal, dish machine coffee/tea maker, steam table etc.
- uses appropriate serving equipment (ladle, spoons, scoops etc.)
- checks and records water temperature (dishwasher, pot and pan sink etc.)
- checks dishwasher with sanitizer strips
- checks chemical levels and replaces if needed
- follows proper operating procedures of the steamer
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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