Hospital Food Service Worker

Follows safe food and sanitation practices while completing assigned cleaning and food preparation duties.

Routine duties shall include providing health care services to individuals eligible for services in accordance with the self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and United States executed under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. Places food items on patient trays by reading regular or modified menus and individual diet cards, and also includes condiments, flatware, and beverages as necessary. Portions food items into standard serving sizes using correct measuring utensils and modified diet menus. Sets up salad and dessert station with food items and all supplies, and breaks down and cleans station after every meal service according to safety and sanitation procedures. Assembles and prepares simple food items such as sandwiches, salads, hot and cold beverages. Delivers trays to patient areas in a heated/cold cart and delivers nourishments to appropriate nursing unit. Assists with meal count records as needed. Serves trays in a sanitary, accurate, and attractive manner. Loads and unloads dish machine and operates machine as required to maintain cleanliness of the work area. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of the work area, dish machine, pot washer, tables, food carts, storeroom, walk-in and reach-in refrigerators and freezers. Stores food and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures. Follows safety and sanitation practices in accordance with USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) and HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) guidelines. Other duties may be assigned.

No supervisory responsibilities are required.

None.

An additional six (6) months of experience is required. Cashier experience preferred.