Food Service Worker

Food Service WorkerReq #:0000143824Category:Food ServiceStatus:Per DiemShift:EveningFacility:Jersey City Medical CenterDepartment:Dietary ManagementLocation:Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302Job Overview:Under the supervision of a Department of Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor or Manager, the Food Service Worker performs a wide variety of routine tasks in all food service areas to prepare equipment and foods for service according to standard practices and procedures and complies with regulatory requirements while ensuring that customer needs and satisfaction are met.Qualifications:Required:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Successful completion of site personnel general orientation

Successful completion of department specific orientation

Knowledge of food production, service and sanitation required

Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established policies

Preferred:

Prior experience in food service preferred

Scheduling Requirements

Evening Shift

Per Diem status: (On call, based on the needs of the department)

Must be able to work weekends and holidays

Essential Functions:

Assists in serving meals in the cafeteria and on the units

Assists in hot/cold food portioning

Assists in tray set-up

Collects, processes and disposes of trash accordingly. Performs general cleaning duties as requested

Delivers meals to patient care units. Assists patients when possible. Cleans food carriers upon return.

Prepares, stocks and transports food carriers

Keep dining room tables straightened and clean

Operates cash register accordingly. Collects cash/ guest meal tickets and makes change as needed

Locks register when leaving the immediate area

Participates and maintains cleaning schedules. Maintains cleanliness of work area, equipment and supplies

Reconciles cash accurately and fills out a reconciliation slip. Responsible for all reconciliations with a $3.00 overage/shortage

Scrapes, scours and rinses pots, pans, utensils and equipment. Performs heavy cleaning duties

Set up menu board to reflect current menu

Wipe off counters and tables, arrange and replenish items as needed. Refills and stocks condiments as necessary

Follows work assignments as established

Performs all other duties as assigned

Let s shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits, creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs, and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.Pay Range $17.00 to $18.00 Hourly RateChoosing RWJBarnabas Health!RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while deliveringa 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.Equal Opportunity EmployerRWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer