Food Service Worker Apply
JOB SUMMARY: The Food Service Worker is responsible for routine daily tasks related to patient food service. These tasks include, but not limited to; tray assembly, portioning of food; preparation of snacks, tube feedings, and supplements; delivery of floor stock and special items to the units; delivery of patient meal trays into patients rooms. Ensures that all tasks are completed safely, and in strict adherence to Food and Nutrition cleaning /sanitation policies and other related policies and procedures. Provides the highest level of customer service at all times.
· Process menus correctly by placing appropriate food items on patient trays during meal service.
· Delivers meal trays to patient rooms visually checking identification bracelet and calling patients name with affirmative response. Delivers pediatric trays to nursing station.
· Strips, cleans, and sanitizes patient carts using approved procedures.
· Rinses, washes and sanitizes dishware and utensils according to Board of Health Regulations.
· Sets up and delivers patient late trays within 30 minutes of notification.
· Checks pantries for soiled trays, after meal service and at the end of shift.
· Prepares and delivers patient nourishments based on menu rotation and patient diet.
· Selects appropriate foods for therapeutic diets when preparing patient trays and late trays.
· Controls food portions through the use of appropriate sized utensils and measuring devices.
· Correctly records dish machine and refrigerator temperatures. Reports abnormal temperatures to supervisors to initiate corrective action process
· Cleans, sanitizes and stocks milk and ice cream units daily and as needed.
· Picks up and delivers p.o. supplements from pharmacy, for patients daily.
· Stocks tray line before and after meal service and as needed.
· Cleans all work areas, walls, equipment, and storage areas after use according to departments policy and procedures.
· Checks with supervisor or clinical staff before making menu substitution.
· Maintains a clean self and work area and practices Infection Control (hand washing) for protection of self and patients.
· Uses all necessary food service equipment as needed using proper safety precautions and operation procedures.
· Promptly reports food shortages or potential food shortages to supervisor.
· Follows sanitation procedures when handling utensils and food items 100% of the time.
· Other duties as assigned.
