Kitchen Worker

Overview

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, performs routine food preparation, tray assembly, serving duties & delivery according to prescribed production schedules & established procedures. Responsible for maintaining sanitation of food service work areas and/or food service stations.

• Upholds KP's Policies & Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, & applicable state, federal & local laws.
• Assembles all food & non-food items for patient trays, cafeteria and/or catering services.
• Delivers food carts with patient meals/catered meals & nourishment to appropriate pantries & meeting rooms.
• Collects soiled meal dishes after meal services & returns them to the dish room.
• Ensures quality & appearance of all food & non-food items, and proper storage of food & non-food items following Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines.
• Cleans, sanitizes & maintains all dishes, food delivery carts, equipment, work areas, & pantry food stations.
• Maintains proper stock levels in own work area including taking & filing of inventory & disposal of outdated foods.
• Utilizes effective communications including telephone conversations with patients, doctors, & members, vendors, staff, & co-workers.
• May provide training & orientation.

• HS Diploma/GED and/or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English.
• Ability to lift or move items weighing up to 50 lbs, carry items weighing 25 lbs or more, and push/pull carts weighing 100 lbs or more.

• Two (2) years in a food service establishment (hospital, school cafeteria, nursing home restaurant) preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital food service operations preferred.

• This is an On-Call position; days and hours may vary.