FOOD SERVICE WORKER

OVERVIEW:

Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods and beverages in a healthcare environment. May perform such duties as preparing salad items, hot foods, and/or cold foods, and/or assisting in the preparation of bakery items. Assist in cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils. Assist in the set up, and service; and collection of garbage/trash; as appropriate to the area of operation. May serve food to patients/residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Prepare food items such as fruits, vegetables and meats by cutting, dicing and slicing them

·         Assist in preparing dishes for patients following instructions for each patient

·         Put together meals for patients keeping in mind allowed nutritional values

·         Follow instructions for meal preparations for patients with food allergies and make sure to omit any ingredient that may cause gastronomical trouble

·         Prepare food trays with items such as plates, flatware, napkins, and condiments

·         Apportion food items correctly and following accompanying diet lists

·         Place trays in pushcarts and physically push them through facility to assigned floors

·         Serve trays to patients by placing them on tables and assisting them in partaking of their food

·         Places items, such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays

·         Collect food trays and dirty dishes and cart them back to the kitchen for washing

·         Assist in washing and drying dishware, glassware, and flatware

·         Coordinate with laundry services to ensure that clean napkins and tray liners are available constantly

·         May record amount and types of special food items served to patients

·         Handle kitchen garbage disposal activities by placing trash in appropriate receptacles

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

·         Minimum of one (1) years of foodservice related experience