Food Service Worker

Job Summary: 

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Nutrition Services, the Food Service Worker performs a wide variety of assignments including, but not limited to food preparation and clean up, dishwashing and other duties as assigned by the Manager of Nutritional Services.

Job Relationships:

1. Directly responsible to Manager of Nutritional Services.
2. Works closely with hospital district leadership and departments as well as internal and external customers.

Occupational Hazards:

Works in the general hospital setting. May be exposed to blood, body fluids, or tissues as well as patients in varying stages of infectious states. 

Samples of Duties

The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of job duties and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed. 

• Carefully follow mealtime schedules and serving food at proper temperatures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensil, and dishes.
• Follow recipes and serving sizes according to menu specifications.
• Deliver and retrieve patient trays as well as nourishments throughout the day.
• Work with other team members to insure a smooth work flow throughout the day.
• Other duties as assigned 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• The Mission, Vision, and Values of Northern Inyo Healthcare District; 
• NIHD policies and procedures, including Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality standards;
• NIHD safety policies and procedures, including the Rainbow Chart, Employee Health, and Infection Prevention standards;
• Exhibits knowledge of and follows District policy/procedures and applicable regulatory guidance. 
• Exhibits knowledge of and ability to follow attendance, punctuality, time documentation and scheduling practices.
• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet productivity standards.
• Upholds HIPAA/HITECH regulations and used PHI strictly in a manner that is compliant with the intent of these laws.
• Abides by the guidance and provisions of the NIHD Compliance Program. 

Skills/Abilities to:

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Communication, Oral and Written - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word and to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
  • Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
  • Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with NIHD staff and the public;
  • Establish and maintain professional working relationships with NIHD staff at all levels as well as the public;
  • Develop and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgement.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Required: 

 Education: 

High school graduate/GED required.

 Experience: 

One year of experience in food preparation in restaurant or hospital dietary 

Certification: 

California Food Handler: Must be in possession of a California Food Handler Card or be able to obtain one within 30 days from the date of hire.