Food Service Worker (varied shifts) - Valley Stream, ...

Job Description5 day per week schedule - varied daysVaried Hours; 7a-3p12p-8p3p-8p2p-10pSchedule will be made on a weekly basisPOSITION SUMMARYPerforms various tasks related to the preparation and service of food, delivery and collection of food and supplies, and department sanitation.RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares and serves food for patients andor cafeteria customers, as assigned. Stocks assigned workstation with utensils, condiments, and related food items for specific meal service period. Prepares, packages, portions, and arranges food according to guidelines. Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations. Receives requests and serves appropriate food portions. Removes unused food and wraps, dates, and stores accordingly. Discards food items not meeting time and temperature guidelines. Transports food and supplies to designated areas throughout hospital. Delivers food trays, nourishment, supplemental feedings, and supplies in an orderly and timely fashion. Collects used cartstrays, removes waste, and returns service supplies and equipment to kitchen. Informs direct supervisor of any issues during meal service. Performs assigned cleaning duties according to department policies and procedures. Cleans and maintains dining service area including counters, tables, and equipment. Sweeps and mops floors using appropriate safety signage. Removes garbage following established waste disposal procedures. Washes pots, pans, trays, kitchen utensils, food trucks, equipment, etc. Cleans and sanitizes refrigerators, freezers, pantries, prep areas, counters, shelves, etc., using appropriate cleaning chemicals. Maintains department inventory by replenishing items according to par levels. May utilize department equipment, according to operating guidelines, in the performance of duties. Performs related duties as required.*ADA Essential Functions REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Prior food service andor dietary experience, preferred. Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing).*Additional Salary DetailThe salary range andor hourly rate 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 a team member's base salary andor rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Created: 2025-01-20