Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Dietary Manager, the Cafeteria Worker performs a variety of food services, including serving food to employees and visitors, and is also responsible for the clean-up and stocking of the cafeteria and food preparation areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cleanliness

Maintains clean, neat areas, including walk-ins, back of house kitchen, and front of house serving areas (wiping down, sweeping, mopping, etc)
Backs up Housekeeping in cafe dining area by clearing tables and wiping surfaces as needed
Utilizes proper dishwashing process (dishwasher, or by hand) to clean trays and kitchen items
Puts away clean items to designated areas
Disposes of grease in proper manner
Disposes of cardboard utilizing campus cardboard compactor
Disposes of trash utilizing campus trash compactor

About the Job

Organization

Unloads freight to designated areas, in a timely manner
Properly stores all food and non-food items in designated areas

Cooking / Consistency

Prepares meals according to specified recipes
Tests food for flavor, doneness, temperature and adjusts as needed prior to serving
Ensures meals are palatable, with acceptable presentation

Efficiency

Replenishes food, drink and non-food items as needed, using first in first out method
Tracks inventory needs per station, per shift
Begins meal prep at the appropriate time to ensure that the meal is ready at the specified time
Properly stocks station to be service ready

Service

Serves hot and cold food on serving lines to staff and guests
Serves bedside meals in accordance with dietary orders
Assist Chef as needed with in-house catering service
Provides service at the point-of-sale cashier stations; counts till
Provides unreasonable hospitality

Safety

Follows safety guidelines to avoid potential injuries
Follows HAACP guidelines when storing, washing, trimming or preparing food
Records food and equipment temperatures as required for the position or assignment
Operates equipment safely and correctly
Follows guidelines to avoid work injury, such as proper lifting and handling sharp objects
Consults with the Dietitian or CDM on modified patient diets as necessary
Monitors pre-made items to ensure safety and quality (checking warmer times, etc)

Other duties as assigned

Note: While dietary workers may have focus in one area, most staff will be cross-trained in multiple areas.

Professional Requirements

Demonstrates an ability to recognize and solve problems, be organized and function under stressful situations
Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times
Excellent attendance record
Wears appropriate clothing for job functions; wears ID badge
Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with coworkers and all staff
Treats patients, families, and visitors with respect and dignity
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
Protects a culture of care, adhering to the Healing Model
Understands and commits to the mission and values of the organization