The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Downtown Campus department of Food & Nutrition is seeking an hourly Kitchen Worker to assist in all dietary non-management positions as scheduled or assigned.

Duties:

• Prepares and serves patient meals and snacks on assigned patient care units. Assists patient with tray set-up. Insures that correct items were received and that patient is satisfied with meal.
• Complies with department, JCAHO, local, state and federal sanitation policies, procedures and regulations to maintain a clean & sanitary work environment.
• Dismantles and washes soiled patient and cafeteria trays and equipment (ie. pots & pans, utensils). Sorts, stacks, and stores clean dishes, flatware, and equipment.
• Maintains clean, organized, and sanitary conditions of all work areas by completing all cleaning responsibilities.
• Serves as cashier. This includes handling money and accurately counting money. Accurately records all monies per department policy.
• Prepares, serves, resources, and cleans cafeteria tray line, including hot and cold food tables, salad bar, short order grill, beverage and condiment areas.
• Prepares as assigned, salads, desserts, hot & cold food, washing dishes, baking, answering telephone calls regarding diet changes, emptying trash, cashiering, dishroom responsibilities including heating and/or re-heating food items.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Schedule will vary on 2nd shift

Job Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions - Required