Job Description:

Title:Food Service Worker III



HR ID#: PHNWH_000230



Department: Nutrition and Food Service



Reports to: Kitchen Manager



Date Description Last Revised/Approved: February 2013



Job Summary:



Under the general direction of the Kitchen Manger, responsible for accurately and safely preparing and plating cold food and beverage items.



Essential Functions:



Prepares and plates Cold Food/Beverage items per established recipes, prep sheets, and portion sizes.


Consistently works in an accurate, efficient manner, ensuring all items are ready for the trayline or distribution at the specified times.


Demonstrates organizational skills when preparing cold food and beverage items for the refrigerators and coolers. Stores all items in the refrigerators in the proper places to ensure consistency by all team members.


Maintains temperature logs for refrigerators at Cold Food Productions station, following through on any temperature outside proper range.


Checks all food items prepared at station for acceptability.


Replenishes supplies on tray line, in conjunction with trayline staff.


Follows proper food handling techniques per TJC and DPH.


Ensures the integrity of stored food items in Cold Production area.


Able to work all stations on the trayline, as needed.


Participates in the Quality Assurance process.


Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Room Service goals for the productions area


Performs other duties as requested.



Qualifications

Qualifications:



High School or vocational school graduate preferred. Alternately, candidates with extensive food service experience may be considered.


Knowledge of food service kitchens, including standards of safety and cleanliness.


1-3 years of food service experience preferred.


Demonstrates effective communication skills, including the ability to read and understand English. Must be able to comprehend and take appropriate action quickly.


Ability to work independently, completing assigned tasks safely and correctly, demonstrating good time management skills.


Ability to follow through on instructions.


Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills, ensuring all actions reflect program's service goals.


Ability to demonstrate commitment to team members and patients through flexibility and strong work ethic.


Neat, professional appearance.



Physical Environment:



Satisfactory physical environment with occasional distraction from machine or related noise, or exposure to unpleasant elements such as chemical fumes, dust, or temperature variations.



Physical Standards of Job Description:

• Constantly - 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity


• Frequently - 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity


• Occasionally - 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity


• Rarely - under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity


• N/A - not applicable

Basic activity being performed




C




F




O




R




N/A




Comments



Walking


Standing


X


Sitting


with back support


X


without back support


X


Reaching


Overhead


X


Forward


X


Lateral


X


Low


X


Stooping


X


Bending at waist


X


Crouching


X


Bending at knees


X


Kneeling


X


Climbing


X


Crawling


X


Twisting


X


Balance


X


Other:


Other:


Pushing Tasks by weight


5 lbs


X


5-15 lbs


X


15-40 lbs


X


40-75 lbs


X


75-100 lbs


X


Pulling Tasks by weight


5 lbs


X


5-15 lbs


X


15-40 lbs


X


40-75 lbs


X


75-100 lbs


X


Lifting Tasks by weight


5 lbs


5-15 lbs


15-40 lbs


40-75 lbs


75-100 lbs



Sensory Requirements




Yes




No




Comments



Visual Activity


Close paper work


CRT used


X


Color vision required


X


Visual monotony


X


Hearing Activity


Conversation


Monitoring Equipment


X


Telephone


X


Transcription


X


Background Noise


X


Sensory Discrimination


Hot/Cold


X


Sharp/Dull


The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.



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