What are the responsibilities and job description for the FOOD SVC WORKER II position at Covenant Health?
Food Service Worker
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts
Cumberland Medical Center Overview
Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as comprehensive care including cardiology, orthopedics, maternity, cancer treatment, and wound care. The hospital features emergency and critical care, surgical suites, and specialized programs such as imaging, cardiac rehab, sleep disorder care, and hyperbaric medicine, all in a family-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient care.
Position Summary
Performs a variety of routine duties related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen area and cooking utensils.
None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience
Two (2) years of food service experience in a hospital environment is required.
Licensure Requirement
None
Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Variable Shifts
Cumberland Medical Center Overview
Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as comprehensive care including cardiology, orthopedics, maternity, cancer treatment, and wound care. The hospital features emergency and critical care, surgical suites, and specialized programs such as imaging, cardiac rehab, sleep disorder care, and hyperbaric medicine, all in a family-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient care.
Position Summary
Performs a variety of routine duties related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen area and cooking utensils.
- Performs ware washing duties according to established procedures ensuring quality service is provided.
- Prepares patient tray line for meal service periods and dispenses food for patient meal service. Prepares retail areas for all meal service. Cleans area when tray line is finished.
- Notifies supervisor when food quantities are low as indicated by service not being disrupted due to depleted food supplies.
- Prepares production according to menu, production sheets, or count sheets.
- Prepares items for modified diets as indicated, pre-dishing according to department procedures.
- Assembles late trays accurately according departmental guidelines, ensuring proper temperatures and visual attractiveness.
- Maintains assigned areas in a clean, neat, and sanitary manner. Completes all cleaning tasks as assigned within specified timeframe and according to established procedures.
- Operates equipment safely according to established procedures. Reports all damaged and unsafe equipment to the supervisor immediately.
- Operates the menu system.
- Addresses customer service concerns promptly and, if necessary, reports/refers customers to management.
- Maintains department records, logs, and files as required.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as requested.
None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED.
Minimum Experience
Two (2) years of food service experience in a hospital environment is required.
Licensure Requirement
None