Food Service Worker - Contingent​/Flex

Description

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

• Set-up and clean-up of tray lines assembly area to include hot and cold food items, silverware, dishes, napkins, salads, desserts, breads and beverages.
• Prepares work stations by stocking food and non-food items and equipment as necessary.
• Work on assembly tray line stations and read tray tickets to provide correct food items.
• Load trays on delivery carts.
• Operate elevator to deliver and pick-up carts to patient care units and outpatient clinics.
• Take food service supplies to patient rooms and outpatient clinics.
• Remove trays from patient rooms and soiled sending.
• Buses all patient and customer serving trays.
• Operate mechanical dishwasher, clean equipment, kitchen areas and unload food from delivery carts.
• Cleans and sanitizes all metal ware cooking pots, pans, and utensils serving ware.
• Maintains food service elevator, work areas and equipment as scheduled.
• May be asked to prepare simple foods like sandwiches and salad.
• Maintains various records such as tray delivery/pick-up schedule.
• Assembles department trash for transport and may need to transport to specific areas.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships; approaches conflict constructively; helps identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in resolution.
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, physicians, employees, and visitors; discusses patient and hospital information only with appropriate personnel in private places.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, thereby protecting personal safety and that of coworkers; reports all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.

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

• Ability to read, write and perform math calculations.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time – 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 and other department personnel and patients.

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.

Successful candidate will be subject to mandatory vaccinations/immunizations unless they qualify for an available exemption.