Food Service Worker, Part Time

Food Service Worker - Part Time - Day - Hillsborough NJ

Key Responsibilities

• Provide all necessary customer service functions.
• Take customer orders promptly, courteously, and efficiently.
• Prepare orders according to correct portion, garnish, and plating as outlined on the Portion Control Sheet.
• Set up and maintain all work and service areas (including the dining room) with adequate supplies in an organized and sanitary manner.
• Prepare all food items and complete pre-preparation assignments according to schedule and procedures.
• Make suggestions to improve any aspects of the operation.
• Use and maintain all equipment according to procedures.
• Operate cash register when assigned, according to established procedures, including correct close-out and deposit steps, and completion of over-ring error slips.
• Contribute to the sanitation/organization of the Coffee Shop.
• Adhere to proper food handling methods as required by local, State, and federal regulations.
• Maintain all areas in a safe, sanitized, and organized manner.
• Wear the required uniform, including apron, hat or hairnet, and name badge faced forward.
• Perform routine sanitation assignments such as sweeping, mopping, garbage removal, and completion of the daily checklist.
• Perform non-routine sanitation functions as listed on the daily cleaning list.
• Participate actively in all cleaning assignments as scheduled to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
• Clean equipment according to schedule and using correct procedures. Items include: tray room, char broiler, fryer, carts, storage areas, pots and pans, dish machine, hoods, walls, floors, drains, garbage cans, dumpster, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Assist in cleaning emergency spills that are observed or requested.
• Collect and remove trash and recyclables for the Cafeteria. Adhere to established garbage procedures regarding separation and placement of garbage for removal and recycling program.
• Participate in dish room activities processing soiled and cleaned trays, dishes, and silverware.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the tray return room.
• Utilize cleaning products following safety and usage procedures.
• Report all safety hazards and needed repairs to supervisors.
• Stock all necessary products to present to customers with all necessary supplies: plates, utensils, gloves, soap, paper towels, bottles of soda, water, chips, and soda fountain syrups, before, during, and after service time.
• Follow all HACCP, Aide & HIPPA guidelines including proper hand washing, personal hygiene, food production, storage, labeling and dating, recording accurate temperatures on a timely basis, and cleaning and sanitation.
• Use FIFO rotation methods and ensure freshness of products served.
• Clean and sanitize areas of responsibility before leaving for the day.
• Complete all logs pertaining to the dish room.
• Responsible for portioning, assembling, and delivering floor supplies to patient units, food to patients, and commercial feedings in accordance with correct diet guidelines.
• Communicate with patients, taking menu selections in accordance with diet, food allergies, and food preferences.
• Ability to verbalize diet-appropriate foods for all house diets.
• Input menus one-on-one with patient and/or family member using Health Touch with accuracy.
• Operate kitchen equipment that includes but is not limited to: coffee maker, pellet warmer, toaster, steam table, can opener, plate warmer, food delivery trucks, and Health Touch.
• Deliver and pick up meal trays and late trays.
• Stock station, mats, trays, wrap silverware, and clean/sanitize food delivery cart.
• Operate Health Touch.
• Record unit pantry refrigerator temperature on a daily basis.
• Monitor pantries for general cleanliness and refer all issues to supervisors/managers.
• Stock the pantries on nursing units.
• Deliver late trays as needed.
• Perform beginning of day and end of day safe cash control.
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• To work every weekend.
• To work five (5) out of six (6) holidays.
• To work rotating schedule/shifts based on needs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Kitchen equipment (coffee maker, pellet warmer, toaster, steam table, can opener, plate warmer, food delivery trucks).
• Health Touch

Qualifications

• Previous experience with or knowledge of nutrition/dietetics (preferred).
• Excellent customer service skills (preferred).

Compensation Minimum rate of $17.57 Hourly.