Responsible for producing and serving meals in retail, patient services, sanitation area, or production environment in the Nutrition Services Department.
Minimum Specifications
Education
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None
Experience
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None
Equivalent Education and/or Experience
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None
Certification/Registration/Licensure
Must have a certificate of completion of a food handler training course accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and/or the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS), or must obtain one within sixty (60) days of placement in the role.
Required Tests for Placement
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None
Skills or Special Abilities
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Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.
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Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food service and related job duties and be able to follow proper sanitation procedures within three months of employment.
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Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers.
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Must be able to operate a PC and perform basic computer entries within three months.
Responsibilities
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Responsible for producing and serving meals in a retail or patient service area or a production environment.
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Communicates and addresses food and nutrition issues in the assigned area.
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Communicates and interacts with unit staff regarding unit food service needs.
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Collects soiled trays/dishes and transports them to the kitchen for cleaning.
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Responsible for quality service reflected in patient, retail, sanitation, and food production satisfaction survey results.
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Responsible for meeting quality assurance and infection prevention standards.
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Ensures self-education by attending mandated in-service educational sessions and reading or studying materials that are applicable to Nutrition Services. Integrates this knowledge as appropriate into the job.