Food Service Worker - Urbana Hospital

Food Service Worker - Urbana Hospital

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Responsible for performing entry level job functions relative to patient meal service, cafeteria, catering, food prep, and sanitation.

Shift:

PRN (work as needed)

Essential Job Functions

• Performs tasks on the patient tray line-portioning and assembling food according to menu, write ins, nourishments etc. Restocks supplies on the line as needed. Also, makes salads, desserts, and sandwiches per recipes for patient line.

• Delivers patient trays in accordance with selection and prescribed diets following food safety and sanitation guidelines. Good customer relation skills and communication with the patient is a must.

• Gathers and delivers requisitioned supplies for the pantry stock.

• Demonstrates competency in the safe use, care, and handling of equipment. Reports malfunctions to the supervisor.

• Works in the dish room as scheduled, following acceptable procedures. All pots and pans must be properly washed, rinsed and sanitized per ServSafe procedures.

• Follows established safety practices related to the proper use of chemicals.

• Attends meetings as required to enhance safety knowledge, job skills, and communication within the department.

• Serves in the cafeteria when necessary utilizing appropriate customer service skills. Follows all recipe and portion control standards. Restocks as needed.

• May on occasion perform cash handling functions. All cash handling procedures to be followed.

• May assist in other areas as relief

• Performs tasks on the patient tray line-portioning and assembling food according to menu, write ins, nourishments etc. Restocks supplies on the line as needed. Also makes salads, desserts, and sandwiches per recipes for patient line.

• Delivers patient trays in accordance with selection and prescribed diets following food safety and sanitation guidelines. Good customer relation skills and communication with the patient is a must.

Preferred Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1-2 years in food service industry or healthcare food services. Basic math skills and cashiering experience preferred.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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