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Food Service Worker

Department Overview

OHSU is Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon. We are a national research hub, with thousands of scientists developing lifesaving therapies and deeper understanding. We are a statewide economic engine and Portland’s largest employer. And as a public organization, we provide services for the most vulnerable Oregonians, and outreach to improve health in communities across the state.

 

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.

Required Qualifications

  • Multnomah County Food Handler’s Card within one (1) week of hire 

     

  • Ability to push food carts and/or lift materials up to 50 pounds.

  • Ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English

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.

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April 22, 2025

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