What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Operation Worker(Savannah, GA) position at Bickham Services Unlimited, LLC?
Location: Savannah, Georgia
Client: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)
Employment Type: Contract
Shift Options: Early Morning (5:00 AM – 3:00 PM) or Mid Morning (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Schedule: Rotating weekday shifts and every other weekend
Position Overview
We are seeking reliable and hardworking Food Service Operation Workers to support dietary services operations within a healthcare facility. This position is responsible for preparing, cooking, serving, and transporting food while maintaining the highest standards of sanitation, food safety, and cleanliness. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and performing physically demanding tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and portion food for regular and modified diets.
- Set up serving lines and distribute meals to patients and cafeteria customers.
- Operate commercial kitchen equipment and food preparation tools safely.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, utensils, workstations, and food service areas.
- Wash dishes using commercial dishwashing equipment and three-compartment sinks.
- Assist with food transportation, delivery carts, and meal distribution.
- Operate a cash register when assigned.
- Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
- Complete assigned duties accurately and within established productivity standards.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the workday.
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to work safely around hot equipment, sharp utensils, and potentially slippery surfaces.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in food service, dietary services, cafeteria operations, hospitality, restaurant, or commercial kitchen environments preferred.
- Ability to work rotating schedules, including weekends.
- Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety procedures.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must successfully complete a DBHDD Criminal Background Screening.
- Must pass a 10-Panel Drug Screen.
- Must be available to work either the Early Morning Shift (5:00 AM – 3:00 PM) or Mid Morning Shift (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
- Must be available to work rotating weekday schedules and every other weekend.
Preferred Experience
- Hospital dietary services
- Healthcare food service
- School cafeteria operations
- Correctional facility food service
- Large-scale institutional food preparation
- Restaurant or commercial kitchen experience