Food Service Specialist - PM Shift

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Summary :

The Food Service Specialist coordinates the work required for the department including ordering food and supplies, and receiving and properly storing items needed for food production. Assists in maintaining work assignments and schedules, ensures department cleaning is completed as scheduled, and provides daily work direction to the team. Assists with onboarding new team members and follows up with assigned education requirements. Maintains daily and monthly data files, and assists with department reporting requirements. Assists with other tasks for general department operations as needed. At some locations, assists or directs the catering service. At skilled nursing facilities, completes preferences interviews, inputs data and documentation into software, and works in collaboration with the dietician.

Job Description:

Schedule:

M-F 12:30-7p Call every 3rd weekend (Sat/Sun)•Must be flexible with times No holidays required

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Collaborates with multiple disciplines to effectively and efficiently provide the appropriate meal service needs for the patient or customer. Delegates team member duties, as appropriate, in relation to work flow needs, and serves as a resource for team members, especially in the absence of a department leader. Reviews the menu, assesses inventory levels, and orders food and supplies needed for the department. Uses computer entry for order management and inventory control. Organizes the storerooms, freezers, and coolers for optimal work flow and storage space. Maintains food storage guidelines/product rotation, and helps determine how to use stored food and avoid food waste. Coordinates the food receiving process to ensure accuracy and quality of order. Applies critical thinking to assess, plan, and implement day-to-day operations, and communicates updates to the team members, especially regarding food supply issues. Prepares the department schedule or makes daily adjustments as necessary to ensure work is completed. Ensures that training and education and other work requirements are completed by all team members. For facilities with catering service, reviews upcoming catering orders and coordinates work flow for preparation and delivery of the orders. Coordinates resources to cover any production and delivery conflicts. Accurately enters appropriate charges into the catering software, and processes the invoice or chargeback in the specified time requirements. Monitors established food handling procedures, monitors temperature of food and equipment, etc., to ensure food safety and infection control practices are met. May update quality metrics. Ensures cleaning assignments are completed as assigned, and coordinates special cleaning needs. Uses necessary equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains an organized work area. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED preferred Three years of experience in food production or an equivalent combination of education and experience Manager ServeSafe food safety certification within three months of hire

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of forty (40) pounds without assistance Job classification is not exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normally works in climate controlled environment, although will be exposed to heat and humidity of cooking equipment, and cold from walk in coolers and freezers Frequent standing with movement throughout work area Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments May drive catering van to deliver catering service, as needed Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock Occasional high noise level in work environment Possible exposure to hazardous materials Interaction with department members and various catering customers. Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Scheduled FTE:

0.8

Location:

Heritage•

Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt:

No Worker Shift Details:

PM About ThedaCare ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.

We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market•Northeast Wisconsin•with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today's health care challenges. We've improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt "1". ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.