Food Service Worker II

General Summary of Position
Responsible for the preparation, storage, service, and delivery of food to patients and customers at the Washington Hospital Center.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Sets up patient food service stations on trayline according to tally sheets or established departmental par levels.
• Assembles patient meal trays and snacks, checking tray for accuracy against computer printout of patient menu selections to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Restocks and/or refills all beverages and food products in the cafeteria serving area.
• Serves cafeteria customers in the serving area, portioning food according to departmental standards and assembling the food and garnish attractively according to departmental guidelines.
• Prepares, preps, and/or cuts necessary foods for use in patients' meals, the cafeteria, and banquet service according to specified guidelines.
• Stores and displays food and supplies in correct containers and in the proper storage area in accordance with departmental guidelines. Dates, labels, and rotates refrigerated food (e.g., desserts, dairy products, and salad bar items), pastries, and breads in accordance with departmental procedure of first in/first out.
• Checks and records food and refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established health and departmental policies/standards.
• Strips food carts and meal trays; sorts and rinses dishes and silverware as preparation to their being washed.
• Maintains assigned area in a clean, organized and sanitary manner; disposes of trash and obvious clutter as necessary.
• Assists with the orientation of new staff members by demonstrating the basic duties of the job.
• Attends in services and other departmental meetings and training sessions as required, including all line up meetings.

Minimum Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• A minimum of 3 years of directly relevant job-related experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.

Experience

• 6 to 12 months experience, preferably in food service required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Requires the ability to read, write and perform basic addition and subtraction.
• Requires the ability to comply with basic oral and written instructions.

Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.