About

• GENERAL PURPOSE

• The Food Service Worker performs a variety of duties for the set up, delivery and serving of food.

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine duties related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen area and cooking utensils; and to perform other duties as assigned.

• POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way would be

• Education

• Less than high school is required; school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Experience/Requirements

• Minimum six months experience as Food Service Worker in an acute care hospital or health care agency.

OR BY LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE AS FOLLOWS

• * No previous experience required

• * Must meet state labor laws if operating equipment
• * Ability to read and comprehend basic English.

•  Licensure/Certification   - Food Handler’s Card

•  KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

 Knowledge of

• Sanitation methods in cleaning and caring of equipment.

• Practices of ordering, storing, and inventorying large quantities of food.

• Common weights and measures.

• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of kitchen areas and equipment.

• The cleaning methods, standards, materials and equipment used in housekeeping.

• Inventory tracking principles.

• Hospital sanitation methods, materials and techniques that includes wall, floor, and fixture cleaning; chemical and disinfectant usage; sanitation and safety regulations and practices and JCAHO and Title 22 Regulations.

Ability to

• Estimate food quantity requirements for designated numbers of meals with a minimum of waste.

• Follow oral and written directions; provide concise oral and written instructions.

• Prepare and keep work and food preparation activity records and reports; inventory supplies and equipment.

• Maintain effective security of kitchen personnel, equipment, and utensils.

• Evaluate hospital environment service and personnel issues and provide alternatives.