Food Service Worker - Contingent​/Flex

You’re invited to join our Remarkable Care Team as a Food Service Worker.

Performs a variety of food service tasks in meal assembly, delivery, dishwashing and metal ware.

• Set-up and clean-up of tray lines assembly area, including hot and cold food items, silverware, dishes, napkins, salads, desserts, breads and beverages.
• Prepares work stations by stocking food, non‑food items and equipment as necessary.
• Works on assembly tray line stations and reads tray tickets to provide correct food items.
• Loads trays on delivery carts.
• Operates elevator to deliver and pick‑up carts to patient care units and outpatient clinics.
• Takes food service supplies to patient rooms and outpatient clinics.
• Removes trays from patient rooms and soiled locations.
• Buses all patient and customer serving trays.
• Operates mechanical dishwasher, cleans equipment, kitchen areas and unloads food from delivery carts.
• Cleans and sanitizes all metal ware, cooking pots, pans and utensils.
• Maintains food service elevator, work areas and equipment as scheduled.
• May be asked to prepare simple foods like sandwiches and salads.
• Maintains records such as tray delivery and pick‑up schedules.
• Assembles department trash for transport and may need to transport to specific areas.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships, approaches conflict constructively, offers solutions and participates in resolution.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, physician, employee and visitor information, discloses only to appropriate personnel in private settings.
• Assumes responsibility for job duties in the safest manner, reports hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Three to six months on‑the‑job training or previous experience required.

• Ability to read, write and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods, up to 100% of the work day.
• Ability to lift and push up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for up to 50% of work time.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff, other department personnel and patients.

For more information about career opportunities with Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, please visit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers
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Successful candidates will be subject to mandatory vaccinations/immunizations unless they qualify for an available exemption.

This document is intended to describe the generalized duties and responsibilities, the specialized job functions and the essential requirements of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties or responsibilities, nor does it reflect any accommodations made under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Michigan Handicapper’s Act, or SJMHS’s Return to Work Program.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.