With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.
Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Food Service Worker who will embrace our reach and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
Food Service Worker:

• Utilizes tray tickets/marked menus, ensures accurate assembly of patient trays for general and modified diets; ensures portions served are in accordance with diet plans and checked completed trays for accuracy.
• Explains the menu selection process and assists patients with making a selection.
• Maintains a cluster-free, clean, safe, sanitary and orderly work area
• Retrieves soiled trays, silverware and food carts
• Assists with preparing/portioning salads, desserts, and other items needed.
• Delivers food carts to patient floors and trays to patients’ bedside, ensuring patients receive the correct trays and provide assistance accordingly.
• Disposes of trash and garbage according to sanitation policies and procedures.
• Cleans walk-in storage areas and refrigerators.
• Knowledge of standard diet plans and common food allergies.
• Understanding of food safety guidelines.
• Knowledge of tray assembly, delivery, retrieval, safety and sanitation policies and procedure.
• Ability to serve correct food portions and utilize appropriate serving utensils.
• Ability to adhere to policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize, operate safely and clean standard kitchen equipment
• Ability to recognize a variety of foods and
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail; capable of following verbal and written instructions; able to read and recognize food modifications and follow diet plans as stated on tray ticket/menu.

A qualified candidate will possess:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six (6) months of food service experience, preferably in a healthcare environment.

At Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

• Work-life balance
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and 403B retirement plan)

COVID-19 Vaccination:
Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location. 
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