Food Service Worker

The Food Service Worker performs various jobs for patient food preparation.

General Functions:

• Performs duties for patient tray preparation, retail sales and catering.
• Assembles patients’ trays.
• Chops, slices, and peels food
• Transports carts to and from the different units
• Delivers trays and snacks to the patient.
• Transport of food to other areas as needed.
• Washes pots and pans by hand and by machine
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes.
• Operates, cleans, and sanitizes necessary equipment.
• Sweeps and mops all areas of the department.
• Collects and disposes of trash.
• Stocks and cleans nourishment rooms/refrigerators as assigned.
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively.
• Maintains safe work environment.
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
  

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Able to read, write and understand the English language.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year in patient-feeding food service establishment

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler or ANSI Accredited Food Manager course or Certified Food Manager from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.

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