Food Service Worker

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Provides services related to patient food service, cafeteria services and catering including set up and delivery of patient meal trays, operation of foodservice and dish room equipment, and general sanitation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Current County issued Food Handlers card or online card obtained through StateFoodSafety.com within 1 week of hire.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Assembles patient trays.  Performs assigned duties on the trayline accurately and efficiently.    

2. Delivers/collects patient trays to/from the patient safely and accurately.

3. Prepares and delivers nourishments to patients according to established procedures.

4. Portions food items for patients and guests according to department standards.

5. Monitors, records and maintains proper temperature control of all food products to assure food safety.

6. Labels, dates, rotates and stores all products in foodservice area.

7. Operates all food service equipment according to manufacture guidelines and in a safe manner.

8. Maintains sanitation standards and equipment is cleaned daily and in accordance to standards.

9. Attends in- service education and department meetings and adheres to hospital/department policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Frequent standing, stooping, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

2. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Ability to effectively work in a noisy setting and under deadline pressures.

2. Work area may be hot, cold, and/or wet.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
2. Possesses the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.
3. Must be able to demonstrate an understanding of assigned areas, necessary supplies and equipment.
4. Must be able to read and follow written work assignments.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center:

600 WMCH Dietary

Address:

601 Colliers WayWeirtonWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.