Food Service Worker

Shift: Night 5x8-Hour (23:00 - 07:30)
Location: Oak Park
Duration: 26 Weeks

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs ware washing activities including soak sink procedures, cart unloading, scrap line operation, pot and pan cleaning, dish machine operation, dish room cleaning, and cart washing.
• Pulls and hauls, dirty and clean trays, dishes, silver, pots, pans, racks, carts, equipment, etc. between work areas and dish room; stores as assigned.
• Disposes of waste and garbage in proper manner to assigned destination and cleans the area equipment involved.
• Cleans, as assigned, all spills, surfaces, work areas, and washrooms in kitchen, cafeteria, mechanical area, and/or all carts and equipment. Moves equipment as needed to permit access to walls/floors. Steams all portable equipment. Removes string from wheels. Maintains acceptable sanitary standards at all times.
• Keeps all drains and floors clean, swept, vacuumed, and/or scrubbed as appropriate, including refrigerators, storage areas, production, dish room, service areas, offices, etc.; runs scrubber as assigned.
• Puts away all produce, equipment and supplies after end of meal or at end of day; labels as appropriate.
• Assists with patient tray assembly and cart loading; delivers patient carts to patient care areas, and brings back as needed; delivers food and supplies to other units as assigned. (Must manipulate two carts simultaneously)
• Stacks chairs, moves tables, cleans as assigned.
• Delivers orders and picks up supplies as assigned.
• Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge:

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Foodservice experience preferred
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English and demonstrate reading ability.
• Food Handler card within 30 days of hire

Skills:

• Good interpersonal skills, outgoing personality
• Able to demonstrate basic math skills
• Able to operate foodservice equipment such as dish machine, scrubber

Abilities:

• Must be able to lift boxes/food weighing up to 65 pounds
• Must be able to pull/push carts filled with food trays. (Must manipulate two carts simultaneously)
• Work demands 100% walking and/or standing.
• Work duties may demand standing in place for extended periods, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling.
• Work environment involves the ability to tolerate temperature and climate changes (hot, humid, cold, steam, wet).
• Requires individual to move in and out of refrigerated areas and work in a dish room operation which is a warm, wet and noisy area.
• Must be able to tolerate working close to hot equipment.

Note:
Because this is a healthcare facility employees will be required to pass a medical assessment including vaccinations, along with a standard background check and drug screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.