Food Service Worker - Food & Nutrition Services - Hopewell - Per Diem

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:

Position Overview

SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalency preferred.

Experience: Prior food service experience preferred.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills:

Special Training:

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:8 Hours  

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares list of items required for setting up assembly line by utilizing menus, and production sheets.
• Delivers stock sheet to storeroom for filling and delivering to work area.
• Gathers appropriate items and quantities for patient tray line by utilizing menu and production sheets for Meals on Wheels and all other patient tray line services. Gathers any special request items for the tray line meal service. Ensures special orders are identified and placed on the tray line.
• Beverages are properly placed on the tray line.
• Assists in set up of Meals on Wheels tray line set up.
• Demonstrates understanding of portion sizes as set forth by the production sheets. Handles comparison of production sheets to actual yield obtained by measuring items produced to items served.
• Ensures proper item is placed on patient tray according to menu selection. Handles comparison between actual item placed on patient tray to actual menu selection.
• Utilizes appropriate utensils for portion control of food items on tray line as evidence of proper yield of item served to production sheets.
• Stores all remaining patient care food items properly by covering, dating, and labeling.
• Cleans tray line using approved cleaning products and procedures. Cleans steam tables using approved cleaning products and procedures. Cleans food warmers and refrigerators using approved cleaning products and procedures. Cleans the floor after meal service, using approved cleaning products and procedures.
• Stocks cafe areas with adequate supplies to meet daily service requirements. Ensures Cafe opens according to posted times of service. Ensures all food items are available at time of opening 99% of the time.
• Greets and serves customers in a helpful, pleasant manner. Serves customers quickly to prevent back up of lines. Accommodates customer requests promptly and communicates special requests to supervisor/manager.
• Communicates in a timely manner with production staff to ensure sufficient quantities of food for all customers throughout the meal period.
• Ensures that proper food serving utensils are available for all items according to steam table diagrams and that utensils are washed, rinsed and sanitized prior to use.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Taste or Smell

Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Continuous physical demands include: Standing , Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 35 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Minimal Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Temperatures , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter
 

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

• Sick Time Off

• Employee Assistance Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.