Food Service Helper - Food and Nutrition Services - Per Diem - The Guthrie Clinic

Overview

Position Summary: To be an active member of the dietary team. To provide the best dietary service for the patients, guests and employees.

Education, License & Cert: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Prior experience desired, not necessary.

Essential Functions:

• Assists on the serving line in the cafeteria for breakfast and lunch meals.
• Deliver patient meal trays.
• Prepares assembly line station for patient tray service in a timely manner.
• Prepares specified food items for patient tray service and cafeteria according to marked menu and production sheets.
• Scrapes and washes dishware from patient trays and employee cafeteria according to department sanitation procedures.
• Transports food carts to and from designated areas on the patient floor in a safe and timely manner.

Other Duties: 

• Assists in the training of new employees.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
• Attends meetings and training sessions as required. Also participates in quality work groups.
• Demonstrates effective time management.
• Demonstrates safe working habits.
• Examines merchandise received. Checks for damages and shortages.
• Maintains a neat, clean, and sanitary work area.
• Maintains good order, cleanliness and sanitary standards of food storage area, freezers and refrigerators. Checks temperature and records.
• Must be able to work on a rotation schedule as assigned by the Food Service Director, including weekends and holidays.