Food Service Worker at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tray Assembly, Dish Washing, Portion Control, Temperature Monitoring, Sanitation Procedures, Infection Control, Waste Separation, Customer Service, Food Safety, Timely Delivery

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Department Overview This position is essential to the assembly and delivery of patient meals. This position also picks up and washes dishes and other service ware. May be assigned to any food service worker position at any location at OHSU. Function/Duties of Position Tray Assembly: Sets up station with standard items. Places items on tray according to tray diagram. Works assembly position putting on entrees, starches, vegetables and gravy/sauce OR beverages and condiments OR menus, utensils, hot bases, and dry condiments. Monitors temperatures for entrées, cold items and soups. Uses proper portion control. Assures trays are complete. Runs for items as directed by checker or manager. Cleans work station. Dish room work: Runs dishes through dish machine, washes pots and pans, cleans dish machine, sorts trays, separates permanent service ware, trash, recycling, food and food soiled paper for compost, cleans scraping table and work area OR catches and sorts clean dishes from dish machine, cleans dish room, sweeps catching area of dish room, and records machine temperature and sanitation levels. Delivery/Transport: Load trays into meal carts as needed; assures trays are complete before loading; obtains missing items; keeps carts lined up; adds par stock and nourishments to carts for delivery. Deliver meal carts, late trays or requested items (including nourishments) to nursing units in a timely and efficient manner; communicates with Meal Service Associates and unit staff using the Vocera system to ensure timely delivery of trays. Picks up soiled carts and returns them to dish room. Pick-up: Brings back all dirty trays in carts for assigned floors; collects dirty trays from the floor kitchens as needed; picks up dirty trays and service ware when encountered. Sanitation: Follows department policies and procedures for food safety and sanitation; uses proper utensils; uses gloves appropriately; uses chemicals appropriately and only after being trained; complies with infection control policies and hand washing procedures. Keeps work area clean and neat. Pays strict attention to refrigeration needs of food products. Sanitizes work surfaces and utensils before use. Keeps floor clean in kitchen, may clean offices and break rooms, stocks handwashing stations, and cleans equipment. Sustainability: Supports sustainability efforts of the Food & Nutrition Department by participating fully in the recycling programs, and separating food and food-soiled paper waste for composting. Waste Prevention: Prevents waste using oldest first (FIFO), and preparing only what is needed and using proper portion control. Service Excellence: Fulfills responsibility to organization through performance that promotes the service excellence philosophy. Customer Service: Interacts with patients and guests in a positive service oriented manner. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English. Multnomah County Food Handler’s Card within one (1) week of hire. Preferred Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Six (6) months customer service experience in a fast-paced hospital food service environment. Additional Details Exposure to refuse from patient trays; exposure to wet areas and noise in the main kitchen, exposure to airborne infectious disease from patients. All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

Responsibilities

This role is essential for assembling and delivering patient meals, which involves setting up stations, placing items on trays according to diagrams, and monitoring food temperatures. Additionally, the worker is responsible for cleaning tasks, including running dishes through the machine, washing pots and pans, and maintaining clean work areas.