Dietary Worker - Roosevelt, Full Time

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Dietary Manager, the Cafeteria Worker performs a variety of food services, including serving food to employees and visitors, and is also responsible for the clean-up and stocking of the cafeteria and food preparation areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cleanliness

• Maintains clean, neat areas, including walk-ins, back of house kitchen, and front of house serving areas (wiping down, sweeping, mopping, etc)


• Backs up Housekeeping in cafe dining area by clearing tables and wiping surfaces as needed 


• Utilizes proper dishwashing process (dishwasher, or by hand) to clean trays and kitchen items


• Puts away clean items to designated areas


• Disposes of grease in proper manner


• Disposes of cardboard utilizing campus cardboard compactor


• Disposes of trash utilizing campus trash compactor

Organization

• Unloads freight to designated areas, in a timely manner


• Properly stores all food and non-food items in designated areas

Cooking / Consistency

• Prepares meals according to specified recipes


• Tests food for flavor, doneness, temperature and adjusts as needed prior to serving


• Ensures meals are palatable, with acceptable presentation

Efficiency

• Replenishes food, drink and non-food  items as needed, using first in first out method


• Tracks inventory needs per station, per shift


• Begins meal prep at the appropriate time to ensure that the meal is ready at the specified time


• Properly stocks station to be service ready

Service

• Serves hot and cold food on serving lines to staff and guests


• Serves bedside meals in accordance with dietary orders


• Assist Chef as needed with in-house catering service


• Provides service at the point-of-sale cashier stations; counts till


• Provides unreasonable hospitality

Safety

• Follows safety guidelines to avoid potential injuries


• Follows HAACP guidelines when storing, washing, trimming or preparing food


• Records food and equipment temperatures as required for the position or assignment


• Operates equipment safely and correctly


• Follows guidelines to avoid work injury, such as proper lifting and handling sharp objects


• Consults with the Dietitian or CDM on modified patient diets as necessary


• Monitors pre-made items to ensure safety and quality (checking warmer times, etc)

Other duties as assigned

Note: While dietary workers may have focus in one area, most staff will be cross-trained in multiple areas.

Professional Requirements

• Demonstrates an ability to recognize and solve problems, be organized and function under stressful situations


• Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times


• Excellent attendance record


• Wears appropriate clothing for job functions; wears ID badge


• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with coworkers and all staff


• Treats patients, families, and visitors with respect and dignity


• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner 


• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times


• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices


• Protects a culture of care, adhering to the Healing Model


• Understands and commits to the mission and values of the organization