Food Service Assistant

DEPARTMENTAL MISSION:

The goals of the Food Service Department are to prepare and serve nutritional, appealing meals to patients, staff, visitors, and guests in a sanitary and safe environment. This will be accomplished through cooperation with other departments as well as through patient input. Therapeutic diets and nutritional education are provided upon request from a physician. Department employees will receive in-service training and be held accountable for maintaining department goals.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. DAY COOK *
2. DESSERT COOK *
3. SALAD COOK 
4. DINING ROOM DIETARY AIDE 
5. EVENING COOK 
6. EVENING SALAD & DESSERT COOK 
7. CLEANING OF CAFETERIA, DINING ROOM, & KITCHEN 
8. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 
9. EMPLOYEE CONTRIBUTES TO POSITIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT WITH
   COWORKERS & CUSTOMERS

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Education:  High School diploma
• Minimum Experience:  6 months work experience; related field preferred
• Experience with quantity food and preparation methods preferred
• Experience with operation and care of equipment in work area preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions
• Must maintain high standards of sanitation and safety in handling food and equipment
• Must have some formal or on-the-job training in food preparation and cooking, or be willing to be trained
• Must be willing to learn dessert and bread preparation and baking techniques
• Must be able to prepare foods as directed, following standardized recipes and procedures
• Must be able to work cooperatively with patients and staff
• Must be able to rotate through other dietary positions
• Must be able to keep work area clean and orderly
• Must be able to work in temperature extremes
• Must be able to stand and walk 90 percent of the day
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to repetitively push and pull large floor mop
• Must be able to bend, squat, work on hands and knees, and reach above head