Summary

The Food Service Worker position serves meals and snacks to our patients, residents, staff, and visitors in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations as well as MLHS Nutrition Services policies and procedures.

Job Duties

The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.

• Serves the meal according to diet extensions following safe food handling procedures*
• Ensures portion control, temperature and appearance of meal meets standards*
• Assist with meal service as assigned*
• Ensures timely beginning of meal service*
• Operates dish machine to wash dishes, pots/pans and utensils*
• Stores clean dishes according to standards*
• Clean and sanitize food delivery equipment*
• Follows cleaning and sanitizing procedures*
• Perform work efficiently while maintaining a neat sanitary work area*
• May set up, serve and clean up special catering events
• May be assigned to run cash register
• Assists in putting away groceries as assigned
• Prepares and delivers snacks per rotation*
• Gathers and delivers requested stock to various departments*
• Must complete all Healthstream training assignments

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.

Required Education and Experience

• None

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• ServSafe certified

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of food safety/sanitation regulations
• Good customer service skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good oral communication skills
• Ability to plan, prioritize and perform work independently
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment requiring several duty changes
• Computer skills including Word and Outlook

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Service Worker. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Sunday with day and evening shifts, rotating weekends and holidays.

Supervisory Responsibility

Position does not have supervisory responsibilities.