Works under the supervision of the Supervisors, Manager and/or Director. Performs duties related to therapeutic diets and meal services to include, but not limited to proper portioning and delivery of food items to meet the therapeutic nutritional guidelines, completion of production sheets, cafeteria service and cleaning of their designated work station. In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate meals and nourishments as described according to the departmental policy and procedure. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: Previous food service experience, preferably in a healthcare facility. Experience PREFERRED: Previous food service experience, preferably in a healthcare facility. Education/training REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED preferred Education/training PREFERRED: High school diploma or GED preferred Independent action(s) required: Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Additional position requirements: Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical Lifting 50 – 100 lbs. Other: describe - exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances Activities: Prolonged Standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Repetitive Motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change Age Specific groups served: ALL Position require availability on weekends and holidays. EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. Who We Are Inventing better care, day by day by discovery Sound outrageous? It absolutely is. Sound impossible? That’s never stopped us before. Sound like hard work, intense research, collaboration with experts around the world, sheer brainpower meets unrelenting willpower? That’s. Exactly. Right. We’ll do whatever it takes to offer the best in care and empower the best in quality of life. And it’s an approach that works — whether it’s a patient who undergoes a new, life-saving procedure or a clinical researcher who finds promise in a new cancer treatment, exciting new medicine is happening at VCU Health. We have it all: • One college and four health sciences schools • An academic medical center • A Level I trauma center • One of only two NCI-designated cancer centers in Virginia • The region’s only full-service children’s hospital • More than 800 physicians in 200 specialties • With a community health center, dedicated research teams, facilities and valued partners in every field Our medical teams are top notch. And we’re not too shy to boast of internationally known physicians, some recognized as the best in the country, top-ranked local specialists and all-around all-stars at every level. From our very first years to our most recent advancements, we are driven to learn more, dig deeper, teach passionately and never rest in order to be a true leader in discovering what’s possible in health and recovery. We are a comprehensive system of care and a pioneer of health. Read VCU Health Year In Review for more about our accomplishments.