What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Worker position at VAN BUREN COUNTY HOSPITAL?
Overview
The Food and Nutrition Services team is looking for a customer-service oriented Food Service Worker to prepare, season, and cook food for hospital patients, employees, and visitors. The right candidate will be responsible for preparing food in a sanitary and appetizing way. The person in this role must meet the various schedules, prepare proper quantities, serve on the tray line, operate and clean equipment, and help avoid food/supply waste. In addition, a variety of other routine kitchen and cafeteria duties will be performed. This position will perform various cashier duties involving collecting funds, issuing proper change, and daily balancing of a cash drawer. The person in this role must maintain diet records, tally food requirements on work sheets for cooks, and other similar tasks. This position will prepare food menus and trays for patients to meet their diet, diagnosis and age requirements.
Food service workers must have the ability to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Additionally, the position requires cross-training in other EVS and support service positions. Previous experience in the food service industry is preferred, but we will train the right candidate. For further information on this position, contact Matt Tipling, HR Manager at 319-293-8754 or matt.tipling@vbch.org.
Experience
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to interact positively with patients, co-workers, and guests.
- Familiarity with food preparation techniques and safe food handling practices.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
Join us in delivering exceptional dining experiences while developing your skills in the dynamic field of food service!
Van Buren County Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.52 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $21
