Food Service Worker - Appalachian Regional Healthcare System

Position Summary The Food Service Worker is responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of meals and beverages to patients, visitors, and staff. They will also assist with maintaining a clean and safe environment in the kitchen and dining areas. The Food Service Worker is responsible for tasks related to meal service for patients, visitors, and staff. The Food Service Worker provides top-quality customer service to those in which they interact with. The Food Service Worker is responsible for tasks related to meal service, including timely assembly, final preparation, delivery of nutritionally appropriate and attractive meals, and dishwashing as needed. The food service worker practices appropriate food handling techniques. The Food Service Worker acts within the standards of behavior of Appalachian Regional Healthcare System. The Food Service Worker's behavior aligns with the strategic vision, mission, and values of the organization. Similarly, this individual practices compassion and respect for the inherit dignity, worth, identity, and unique attributes of each individual.

Compensation is commensurate upon education, experience, certification, and internal equity. Hiring compensation ranges from $16.00 based on experience. This is a non-exempt position. Weekend work is required with this position.

Position QualificationsMinimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.

Experience

• Prior experience in a food service or healthcare setting preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service to patients, family, staff, and physicians
• Basic computer literacy: knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and nutritional analysis
• Willingness to work as a dishwasher as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.

Physical Demands

• Lifts, positions, pushes, pulls, and/or transfers up to and greater than 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity and mobility
• Prolonged, extensive or considerable sitting/standing/walking
• Bending, squatting, twisting, and turning
• Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

Working Conditions

• Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases
• Subject to irregular hours and on-call (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays) and emergencies
• Continuous standing and walking long periods = to or greater than > 8 hours per shift
• Frequently per shift: lifts, carries, pushes and/or pulls > 50 lbs.
• Frequently per hour: bends, squats, kneels, twists, turns, and reaches
• Frequently per minute: hand, finger, and wrist repetition, and moderate dexterity
• Frequently per hour: exposed to soft voices > 3 feet away
• Frequently per hour: exposed to close eye work

About UNC Health Appalachian

UNC Health Appalachian, the leader for healthcare in the High Country, comprises three hospitals, 13 medical practices, Seby B. Jones Regional Cancer Center, The Rehabilitation Center, and Appalachian Regional Healthcare Foundation. UNC Health Appalachian stays committed to promoting health in the High Country, enhancing quality of life, and simply “making life better.“

About UNC Health

UNC Health is a state entity and an affiliated enterprise of the University of North Carolina system, comprised of 14 hospitals, 18 hospital campuses and more than 500 clinics along with the clinical patient care programs of the UNC School of Medicine (SOM). It exists to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others we serve and to further the teaching mission of the University of North Carolina SOM. Over the past three years, UNC Health has provided more than $400 million in uncompensated or charity care to the citizens of North Carolina. Our hospitals have received numerous awards and recognition for quality care, patient safety and the overall patient experience. For more information, please visit unchealth.org.

UNC Health Appalachian embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We value a workforce that reflects a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, as it enhances our ability to provide outstanding care. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. UNC Health Appalachian is committed to providing a fair and inclusive hiring process and a workplace where all team members feel respected and empowered. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us.

Employment at UNC Health Appalachian is contingent upon successful completion of a background and drug screen.

For accommodations or additional information, contact recruitment@apprhs.org.

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