Overview:

PRN

Performs tasks involved with the preparation, service and sale of food items from the Food and Nutrition Department in order to provide quality food and service to patients, employees, and guests; maintains cleanliness and appearance of work area according to department standards.  Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Qualifications:

Education:

High school education or GED preferred.

Experience:

One or more years of experience in food service preferred.

Service oriented, one-year experience in position dealing with the public preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Moderate physical effort; with ability to push, pull, and lift up to 30 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time.

Knowledge of principles of food safety and sanitation.

Ability to interpret, understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Light comprehension of computer and/or operation of cash register preferred.

Interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, customers, medical staff, and administration staff.

Demonstrates excellent oral communication and customer relation skills.

Responsibilities:

Prepare, replenish, and serve a variety of foods as assigned for specific venue (cafeteria, catering, or patient services).

Transport food, supplies, and equipment as directed.

Safely operate a variety of food service equipment which may include, not all - meat slicer, food processor, immersion blender, tomato slicer, garbage disposal, and dish machine.

Record appropriate information on various documents (food temperature logs, production usage sheets, waste evaluation form, sanitizer test log, catering inventory sheets, deposit tapes, cash drawer verification log).

Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

Perform routine clerical tasks such as answering telephone and operating cash register, and money handling.

Maintain clean, safe and sanitary area following sanitation codes and policies.

Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.