Food Service Worker Part-Time Rutgers University

Position Summary:

Rutgers The State University is seeking a Food Service Worker in the Child and Adult Partial Hospital Program within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

The Food Service Worker will assist in providing wholesome and quality foods to clients within the Partial Hospital Program setting according to nutritional standards and procedures of University Behavioral Health Care. Assists in preparing, transporting, and serving food items to clients. Carries out various cleaning and sanitation functions as assigned. Demonstrates competency in working with the mentally ill population.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Prepares and/or serves food items.
• Prepares and/or serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks per program menu.
• Responsible for receiving prepared food items from external vendors.
• Coordinates set-up of food.
• Sets up breakfast, lunch, and snacks for individuals served.
• Assists with transporting food items for serving and discarding.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required. Effective verbal and written communication skills required.

City: Newark

State: NJ

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to stand and operate various food service equipment, serve customers in a positive manner, and maintain unit sanitation standards as set by the department. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Partial Hospital program with ongoing contact with individuals served. Busy noisy environment. Subject to unpredictable crisis situations, both medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors.

Posting Number: 24ST2528