Food Service Worker I​/II; DH

Navajo Preference Employment Act

In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an affirmative action plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this plan and corresponding TCRHCC policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally‑recognized American Indian tribes will be given tertiary preference.

The purpose of this position is to provide highest quality meals to patients, employees, and guests that are prepared and delivered under set sanitary conditions. Practice appropriate food handling techniques and food safety procedures in all aspects of the job. Work situations are regular and routine, requiring a service‑oriented individual, organization, attention to detail, and decision making regarding patient food needs.

Participates in the mission and established goals of the department. Must be flexible with work schedule to include nights, weekends & holidays.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Food Service I:
  Three (3) months experience in dishwashing, serving line, and/or food prep line
• Food Service II:
  Three (3) years of experience in a healthcare or institutional environment

• Must obtain a Serv Safe Certification within three (3) months of starting in the position and complete as planned in a contractual agreed time period
• Must have and maintain a current valid food handler’s certificate

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Basic computer knowledge is needed
• Ability to read, write and perform basic addition and subtraction
• Completion of and, above‑satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment‑related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading, or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

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

Ability to frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 75 lbs., unassisted, and occasionally over 100 lbs. assisted, and is able to work on ladders. Must be able to push/pull up to 24 lbs. for a prolonged period of time and occasionally over 100 lbs. as needed. Is subject to continuous standing, walking, frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and sitting with…