Food Service Worker - Dietary

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The Food Service Worker performs various jobs for patient food preparation.

General Functions

• Performs duties for patient tray preparation, retail sales and catering
• Assembles patients’ trays
• Chops, slices and peels food
• Transports carts to and from the different units
• Delivers trays and snacks to the patient
• Transports food to other areas as needed
• Washes pots and pans by hand and by machine
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes
• Operates, cleans and sanitizes necessary equipment
• Sweeps and mops all areas of the department
• Collects and disposes of trash
• Stocks and cleans nourishment rooms/refrigerators as assigned
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe work environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Able to read, write and understand the English language.

PREFERRED EDUCATION : High School Graduate or equivalent

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year in patient-feeding food service establishment

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE : ANSI Accredited Texas Food Handler or ANSI Accredited Food Manager course or Certified Food Manager from the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.

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