Food Service Worker

JOB SUMMARY

The Food Service Worker I at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for supporting the provision of timely and safe food service for customers, including area stocking and sanitation. This role requires strong communication skills to engage effectively within the department and with external customers in daily operations and issue resolution. The Food Service Worker I also utilizes strong organizational skills to complete activities with efficient use of time and budget while ensuring a safe, compliant, and quality food service experience.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Basic Requirements:

Ensures timely, safe food service to customers, plates and serve foods, and stocking of foods.

Washes dishes, silverware, pots, pans, and rack dishes.

Cleans and sanitizes equipment and the facilities.

Maintains the physical area efficiently and effectively.

Including the cleaning and sanitation of all areas.

Remains responsible for maintaining, cleaning and stocking all food service areas.

Maintains the physical area efficiently and effectively; including the cleaning and sanitation of all areas.

Remains responsible for knowing their areas' menu, service standards and procedures.

Interacts with internal and external customers effectively and works to meet and exceed their expectations.

Demonstrates adherence to NMHS' Mission, Vision and Values Statement & to Service Excellence Standards and serves as a role model to staff.

Communications:

Assists in effective communication throughout the department.

Strives to meet our all internal and external customer's needs and expectations.

Interacts in a polite way and responds appropriately with all internal & external customers.

Budget:

Assists in helping management meet budget.

Must use food and supplies wisely.

Uses their time wisely and adheres to the lunch and break schedule.

Safe Food Handling & Sanitation:

Follows proper food safety procedures and properly documents required monitors.

Actively participates in FNS's HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) Program.

Cleans & sanitizes of all areas to meet the State Board of Health Standards.

Assists in the keeping assigned HACCP monitors and all other departmental documents.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent . Required

Licenses and Certifications

Work Experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must have the ability to communicate effectively orally.

Must have the ability to follow oral instructions.

Must have the ability to be able to read and write English is desirable.

Must possess the ability to work independently, without close supervision.

Must work with other staff effectively, participates as a team member

Must follow the department's grooming, hand washing and food safety standards.

Must maintain a clean, safe, well-stocked work area.

Must seek to improve services and products, and asks for customer feedback.

Must support and participate in Quality Process Improvement activities.

Must use their time and energy positively.

Must take concerns to the person who has the authority to correct them.

Must report maintenance issues to their immediate lead or supervisor or another member of management.

Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Must be responsible for working well with all staff to accomplish work assignments.

Must interact with all internal and external customers to provide high quality customer services in a timely manner.

Must maintain a high level of adherence to the Hospital's Value Statement Values & Service Excellence Standards.

Must resolve customer complaints appropriately, timely and effectively.

Must be responsible for having a high level of customer service.

Must regularly recognizes and acknowledges other staff members for a job well done.

Physical Demands

A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Standing. Constantly

Walking. Frequently

Sitting. Rarely

Lifting/Carrying. Frequently 50 lbs

Pushing/Pulling. Frequently

Climbing. Occassionally

Balancing. Occassionally

Stooping/Kneeling/Bending. Frequently

Reaching/Over Head Work. Frequently

Grasping. Frequently

Speaking. Occassionally

Hearing. Constantly

Repetitive Motions. Constantly

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations. Frequently

Benefits A****vailable

Continuing Education

403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions

Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance

Wellness Programs and Incentives

Referral Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

License + Certification Reimbursement

Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Employee Discount Program

Other:

Early Access to Earned Wages

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance

Paid Time Away

Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers

About North Mississippi Health Services

North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) is a diversified regional health care organization serving 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama and is one of the largest employers in Mississippi with over 6,900 employees. NMHS covers a broad range of acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in Tupelo, Community Hospital System, and North Mississippi Medical Clinics. NMHS strives to improve the health for people in this region by providing conveniently accessible and cost-effective healthcare of the highest quality.