FOOD SERVICE WORKER

Food Service Worker

Full-Time, 1 st Shift

$14.40/HR - $18.46/HR

Your Experience Counts: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.

*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health and Human Services, and New Hampshire Hospital has a Full-Time vacancy for Food Service Workers II.

Summary: Performs a variety of duties in and around New Hampshire Hospital or Brown Building Cafeteria with primary responsibility in preparation and distribution of food.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Completion of an eighth-grade education or its equivalent. Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Six months experience as a waiter, waitress, dining room attendant or food service worker.

License/Certification: None required.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in preparation of food including fruits and vegetables. Makes beverages such as coffee and tea. Assists in the distribution of food.
• Prepares trays of food for distribution. Writes labels on items to ensure delivery to proper unit and patient, according to established departmental procedures. Delivers food carts to proper units within the hospital.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and eating areas; cleans serving, cooking utensils and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safe use of work area equipment. Operates machinery appropriate to work area, reports breakdowns to supervisor; makes simple repairs as directed. Cleans and maintains all equipment used.
• Stores food in refrigerator and freezer. Stocks area with supplies.
• Mentors' new employees, paying particular attention to procedures used and safety regulations.
• Removes waste from work area and disposes of in prescribed manner. Follows appropriate safety and/or health standards.

Staff Workplace Safety Accountabilities

Complies with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures by:

• Performing accountabilities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Communicating with supervisor's regarding issues related to workplace safety (i.e., ergonomics, body mechanics, environment, equipment, etc...)
• Reporting on the job injuries to supervisor IMMEDIATELY.
• Attending training programs, as appropriate.

Total Commitment to Quality

Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit/department-based quality improvement activities. Demonstrates commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values in assigned work area.

Disclaimer Statement: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties as listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.

For further information please contact Erika Flattery, Food Services Supervisor II, erika.l.flattery@dhhs.nh.gov and 603-271-5698.

You may also contact Human Resources at NHH-HR@dhhs.nh.gov .

*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION

The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:

The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.

See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx

Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay

Other Benefits:

• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)

• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan

• Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan

• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance

• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:

https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf

https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964