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Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients not only receive the best quality care but also the highest level of service. The staff works to continuously improve the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians, and their staff.
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Food Service opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
Overall Responsibility:
The food service worker, under the supervision of the Dietary Manager is responsible for the assembly and service of patient meals/trays, washing and sanitizing of patient dishes/trays. Food handling safety and sanitation are imperative to this job.
Key tasks and responsibilities
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Prepare food according to simple or complex recipes, utilizing appropriate equipment.
- Produce high quality products; utilizing creativity and training, in producing food items that are aesthetically pleasing and taste appealing. Observe and taste food prepared to verify flavor and texture standards.
- Check temperature of food before serving; follow standards for food safety and sanitation.
- Suggest menu or recipe changes so foods will be used before expiration date.
- Organize work for maximum production and avoid over production.
- Report substandard product to supervisor.
- Deliver food items and supplies to designated service areas in an accurate and timely manner.
- Communication is clear and concise with staff and patients.
- Ability to function as team member with delivery and pickup of patient trays.
- Stock, store, and label food items and supplies according to established standards. Prepare work area for next service period.
- Maintain an orderly and sanitary work area. Practice infection control at all times.
- Reviews daily census in order to calculate proper food preparation amounts.
- Assures accurate temperature is maintained on food items. Label and date all food to be stored.
- Pull foods for next day.
- Responsible for walk-in food storage; label and date; first in-first out; checks ovens and microwave oven.
- Meets all required deadlines. Demonstrates discretionary ability in establishing priorities.
- Prepares current meal entrees and hot items: organizes work area before production begins.
- Prepares hot food for catering functions as needed.
- Follows standardized recipes and menu.
- Rotates meat, frozen vegetables and other items on a first-in/first-out basis.
- Maintains a neat, orderly work area and food storage areas.
- Checks holding temperatures of hot food to ensure safety and keep within sanitation guidelines.
- Keeps waste and over-production to a minimum; utilizes leftovers whenever possible.
- Clearly labels hot food items for modified diets.
- Ensures that proper techniques are used in the storage, handling and holding of food items, including leftovers.
- Utilizes creativity and know-how in producing food items that are eye appealing and taste pleasing.
- Prepares hot food items in sufficient quantity to cover requirements.
- Demonstrates an ability to keep up with assigned workload; completes duties quickly and efficiently.
- Maintains and cleans kitchen.
- Knows basic food preparation techniques. Familiar with dietary restrictions or modified diet.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform simple calculations and adjust standardized recipes.
- Demonstrates the ability to use necessary food service equipment.
Benefits:
At OCOM we recognize our staff as our number one asset, and are proud to offer them:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance policy for employee with option to purchase additional coverage for employee, spouse and/or dependents.
- Company Paid Long Term Disability.
- Company Paid AD&D insurance.
- Short Term Disability available for purchase.
- 401(k) with a generous match.
- 7 paid holidays.
- High competitive salaries with bonuses and incentives.
- Generous PTO accrual program and personal days.
- FSA & HSA programs.
- License/Education Reimbursement.
- Weekends and holidays off.
- Employee Discount Program on travel, shopping, daycare, and much more.
- Incredible Work-Life balance.
Required Skills
Travel
- This position requires moderate travel to purchase food and necessary products for the dietary department.
Experience required:
- Experience in food and beverage service, preferably in a healthcare organization.
Environmental and physical requirements
The employee works in temperature controlled environment. Candidate must be able to read, write and speak English fluently, have cognitive skills for math, reading, filing and sterile technique skills. Vision for near, mid-range, far and accommodation. Communication skills to deal well with employees, patients, families, and physicians. Hearing for low, medium, and high pitch. Job requires physical ability for standing, sitting, frequent walking, reaching above head and below waist. Job risks include exposure to blood and body fluids (low), contact with chemicals, lifting of 20 - 50 pounds, and exposure to infectious disease (low).
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Required Experience