Food Service Worker

Requirements

• No specific prior education or experience required
• Certification with the State of Wisconsin for food protection policies preferred
• Experience with standard kitchen equipment – steamers, steam table, robot coupe, ovens, stoves, dish machines, slicers, etc. preferred
• Knowledge of MS Office, Electronic Medical Record, and food purveyor software helpful

Work Hours

• We are seeking a casual (fill in as needed) Food Service Worker to work evenings, 3:30 PM- 7:30 PM.

Job Summary

Portions food and fluids for the patients, cafeteria guests, vending machine patrons, and special function guests.  Serves patients in the patient room. Prepares a variety of food items for the vending machines. Cleans and sanitizes dishes, service areas, pots/pans and floors daily. Provides the appropriate food (therapeutic and texture modified) for each patient on the meal tray.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

1. Completes the food portioning for patients, residents, cafeteria and/or vending program patrons, and special function guests.
2. Maintains sanitary and safe food practices during the food preparation and service functions.
3. Takes orders and communicates basic information regarding the food service program to new residents/patients.
4. Cleans and sanitizes dishes, cooking equipment, service areas within the department and in the dining room/cafeteria/vending area.
5. Cleans and sanitizes the entire department – floors, walls, ceilings, and equipment, empties the garbage and recyclables frequently during the day.
6. Attends meetings and in-services programs as directed, or as needed, and may include attendance at continuing education meetings.
7. Assists with training new employees in the department.
8. Maintains clean work environment by cleaning and sanitizing work areas, sweeping and mopping floors, and throwing out garbage.
9. Adheres to Southwest Health’s value-based behavior standards.
10. Understands and adheres to Southwest Health compliance and HIPAA standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.
11. Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

Contact Information

Southwest Health
Attn: Human Resources
1400 Eastside Rd
Platteville, WI 53818
Phone: (608) 342-0998
Email: 

hr@southwesthealth.org?subject=Open%20Opportunities%20Inquiry

Fax: (608) 342-5015