Job Overview:

The Food Service Worker is responsible for preparing and setting up work stations for patient s meal service, cafeteria special functions, serving food items to patients, employees, and visitors. In addition, this position is responsible for restocking and replenishing items on work stations and using equipment needed for different work stations.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Needs to read, write, speak and follow verbal & written instructions in English

Preferred:

• 1-year food service experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem is based on operational needs. Must have flexibility in availability.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates all aspects of tray line process for assembly of patient meals, cafeteria meals and obtain supplies from store room, refrigerators and freezers,
• Set up work station as assigned for patient meal service line starter station, meal delivery trucks, timers, tray log sheets salad bar area, grill, beverage area, dish room, cashier
• Identify and obtain proper servinstorage utensils,
• Sets up warmer to assure warm plates and pellets for meals,
• Take temperature of food log at the start of line and every 2 hours and assure appropriate temperature of foods beverages,
• Follows HACCP and local guidelines for proper handling, serving & storage of food items,
• Fill/refill condiments, napkins, silverware, cups other supplies; desserts/ fruits/juices, beverages and supplement,
• Understands basic concept of dietary restrictions on all therapeutic diets and utilize for tray assembly,
• Accurately places items on patient meal trays as ordered on meal ticket, using proper food regular or modified, using portion controlled serving utensils,
• Ensures meal cart departure with trays from kitchen within 10 minutes for meal distribution,
• Transport meal carts to nursing units for timely delivery of meals communicates with ambassadors,
• Actively learn to use the kitchen equipment needed to complete job duties and its cleaning and care: telephone, coffee machine, plate warmer, food warmer/microwave, dish machine, slicer, mixing bowls and other,
• Clean work stations of assigned areas,
• Follow HACCP and local guidelines for proper handling, storage and serving of food items,
• As expeditor/ checker - check tray for acceptability of food items by appearance, temperature, smell

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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