Food Service Technician

About the position

The Food Service Technician performs the essential job functions of dishwashing, serving, food prep, and janitorial duties. The duties assigned within this job description are at the discretion of the manager of the dietary department. This position is responsible for providing exemplary customer service and ensuring that the patients have an overall pleasant dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Carries out all daily tasks in a manner that advances the goals and vision of Discovery Behavioral Health.
• Reads, understands and adheres to all Discovery Behavioral Health Policy and Procedures and Employee Handbook.
• Follows all food safety and physical safety guidelines.
• Treats fellow team members, patients and facility staff and guests with respect and courtesy.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance wearing appropriate uniform (if applicable) with good hygiene.
• Ensures sharps are counted and locked in partnership with Dietary Leadership.
• Adheres to all kitchen, dining room and HACCP procedures.
• Attends all scheduled meetings and in-service training.
• Ensures that Dayforce trainings are complete, and HR file is up to date.
• Maintains active ServSafe/Food Worker certification as required by state licensing/regulation.
• Runs test cycle prior to starting dishes to ensure proper temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit on wash and rinse cycles.
• Checks the sanitizer strength utilizing a test strip.
• Logs the temperature at least 3x daily and compares PH levels.
• Buses tables after meals in dining room and surrounding areas.
• Washes dishes, pots, pans and any other items after meals and during meal preparation.
• Sets up tables for next service.
• Cleans dish area, serving areas, tables, floors and all areas within the dietary responsibility.
• Empties trash and places new bags during and at the end of shift.
• Maintains a clean work area following infection control procedures.
• Maintains floors throughout the shift with spills being attended to immediately.
• After clean items are dry, inspects to ensure cleanliness and puts items away for reuse.
• Preps all meals as assigned.
• Serves patients, staff and guests during mealtime, keeping the service line stocked, clean, and organized.
• Stocks shelves, receives and arranges orders in correct storage areas.
• Handles sandwich, salad and baking production.
• Preps all items according to recipes and specifications and in quantities and varieties as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Sets up all serving areas including dessert area, fruit/yogurt bar, salad bar, condiments and drink stations – refilling/restocking and ensuring cleanliness throughout the serving of all meals.
• Ensures that all containers are stocked and readily available with dishes, trays, silverware, cups and napkins.
• Covers, dates, refrigerates and rotates all applicable foods.
• Ensures proper food temperatures for service.
• Prevents runouts of all food items by informing cooks ahead of time for items needed on the serving line.
• Communicates when stock is running low on all items to the Dietary leader.
• When assigned, sets up special functions, delivers food items for functions and cleans up after functions.
• Restocks, cleans and serves in the cafeteria in between functions on assigned function days.

Requirements

• Graduated from High School OR completed a GED OR Previous work-related experience.
• Able to read and write English.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Healthcare benefits
• Vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts to various stores, amusement parks, events, etc.
• Continuing education (CE) programs and training
• Weekly training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities within the organization