Job Summary:

Completes food preparation assignments to assure quality and timeliness of meals.

Responsibilities include:

Cash register operation, sanitation of department, stocking supplies, serving in cafeteria and adolescent dining room meal service, receiving courier deliveries, assisting with catering functions, assisting cooks, preparing foods according to recipes and production guidelines, and other assigned duties necessary for continuity of service. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to appropriately communicate and interact with the patients, families, and visitors of all age groups while begin sensitive to their cultural and religious beliefs.

Performance Expectations:

Demonstrate ability to receive, rotate, stock and distribute food and supplies Demonstrate ability to work in freezer, cooler and dry storage Demonstrate ability to read and follow recipes Demonstrate ability to efficiently and safely run all equipment including but not limited to food processors, choppers and mixers Maintain clean and sanitary work area. Demonstrate ability to run cash register, make change as needed and balance at end of shift Demonstrate ability to fill and deliver floor stock requisitions in a friendly manner Demonstrate ability to effectively wash and sanitize dishes, keep floors clean and dry Demonstrate ability to keep dining room clean and stocked Demonstrate ability to follow direction of management Demonstrate willingness to assist in other areas as needed

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

Good reading and writing skills and knowledge of addition, subtraction, and simple fractions required. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Work Experience:

Previous food service work preferred.

Mental Demands:

Ability to operate department equipment, complete inventories, carry out verbal and written directions, accept direction from supervisors, deal with others in a courteous and cooperative manner, show initiative toward completion of unassigned tasks, and deal with stress related time limits.