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Food Service Worker - Relief

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $18.00 - $24.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
recycling program
Training opportunities

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a leading healthcare organization known for its commitment to exceptional patient care and operational excellence. The Food & Nutrition Department within this institution plays a critical role in supporting the overall hospital function by ensuring that patients receive nutritious, well-prepared meals in a timely and efficient manner. This department operates within a volume dining or food service facility, maintaining high standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service to meet the unique needs of the hospital environment. The organization values sustainability and waste prevention, integrating these priorities into its daily operations to reduce environmental impact while... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English
  • Multnomah County Food Handler's Card within one week of hire
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
  • Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or organization as a whole

Job Qualifications

  • Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English
  • Multnomah County Food Handler's Card within one week of hire
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
  • Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or organization as a whole
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • One year of experience in a commercial food service facility preferred
  • Six months customer service experience in a fast-paced hospital food service environment preferred

Job Duties

  • Sets up station with standard items
  • places items on tray according to tray diagram
  • works assembly position putting on entrees, starches, vegetables and gravy/sauce or beverages and condiments or menus, utensils, hot bases, and dry condiments
  • monitors temperatures for entrees, cold items and soups
  • uses proper portion control
  • assures trays are complete
  • runs for items as directed by checker or manager
  • cleans work station
  • runs dishes through dish machine, cleans dish machine, sorts trays, separates permanent service ware, trash, recycling, food and food soiled paper for compost, cleans scraping table and work area or catches and sorts clean dishes from dish machine, cleans dish room, sweeps catching area of dish room
  • loads trays into meal carts as needed assuring trays are complete before loading and obtains missing items
  • delivers meal carts, late trays or requested items including nourishments to nursing units in a timely and efficient manner
  • communicates with Room Service Associates and unit staff using the Vocera system
  • picks up soiled carts and returns them to dish room
  • brings back all dirty trays in carts for assigned floors
  • collects dirty trays from the floor kitchens as needed
  • picks up dirty trays and service ware when encountered
  • follows department policies and procedures for food safety and sanitation
  • uses proper utensils
  • uses gloves appropriately
  • uses chemicals appropriately and only after being trained
  • complies with infection control policies and hand washing procedures
  • keeps work area clean and neat
  • pays strict attention to refrigeration needs of food products
  • sanitizes work surfaces and utensils before use
  • supports sustainability efforts by participating fully in recycling programs and separating food and food-soiled paper waste for composting
  • prevents waste using oldest first (FIFO), preparing only what is needed and using proper portion control
  • fulfills responsibility to organization through performance that promotes the service excellence philosophy
  • interacts with patients and guests in a positive service oriented manner

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)

Job Location

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