Job Description

REPORTS TO: Director of Dietary Services

OF POSITION

Participate in provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff and guests

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assemble and prepare food and snacks as directed
• Organize and deliver prepared food to patient areas
• Properly process, store, and prepare food on a tight timeline
• Maintain high level of kitchen sanitation related to food preparation, dish room activities and employee’s personal hygiene
• Consistent documentation of food labeling, dating and kitchen procedures
• Serve behavioral health patients and staff with a friendly and helpful demeanor at all times
• Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development
• Performs related duties, as requested
• Upholds the Organization’s ethics and customer service standards

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Food Safety Handler Card required at time of hire and to be maintained throughout employment
• Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish work at specified serving time; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions
• Must be able to give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy
• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English
• Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers and dishwashers; knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation
• Must be able to work independently, in a result-restricted physical environment for extended periods of time
• Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently
• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side
• Stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time
• Lift up to fifty (50) pounds

Preferred Experience:

• Food service in a treatment center, health care, or hospital setting.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision

• Dental
• 401(k)
• 3.5 Weeks Paid Time Off
• $25,000 Life insurance policy is provided at no charge to the employee

Pay Scale: $21.00 per hour