Overview

Prepare and serve food and meals in accordance with planned menus using standardized recipes while following established policies and procedures for food, equipment, customer and staff safety. Performs daily/weekly/monthly cleaning and sanitation of equipment, dishes, floors and utensils according to established policies and procedures. Assists with receiving/storing food and supplies correctly.

Responsibilities

Prepares correct quantities of food for a variety of customers, taste tests, and serves according to standardized recipes, cycle menu spreadsheets, select menus, food/beverage preferences while maintaining food temperatures in correct range.

Washes hands and uses gloves correctly.

Calibrates food thermometer as per policy and records all equipment and food temperatures as requested. Monitors sanitizing pH of 3 compartment sink. Takes corrective action for inappropriate temps. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.

Washes and air dries all pots/pans, serving utensils, equipment in accordance to regulations. Pre-scraps pots/pans and changes dish water frequently to minimize grease build up.

Takes pride in work/serving areas and kitchen keeping no more than 1 day of accumulation of debris on equipment, including utility carts. Completes cleaning assignments. Cleans up spills immediately. Sanitizes equipment and sinks before and after use. Does not leave a mess for the incoming shift.

Assists to maintain coolers, freezers, store room orderly and clean. Removes empty boxes. Assist to use food by FIFO to preserve quality of products and reduce waste.

Uses correct cool down procedures for leftovers and correct labeling/dating, food storage. conservative with food and supplies.

Completes mandatory computer based training modules and other courses (Serv Safe) designated by management so as to remain current on safety, sanitation, and other food service issues.

DCH Standards:

Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent preferred. On the job training, no previous experience required.

Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Other facts

Tech stack

Food Preparation,Sanitation,Customer Service,Food Safety,Cleaning,Teamwork,Time Management,Attention to Detail

About DCH Health System

Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, DCH Health System has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to the residents of West Alabama. Comprised of DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center and Fayette Medical Center, the DCH Health System provides comprehensive services in:

Cancer treatment
Critical Care
Cardiac Services
Bloodless medicine
Home health care
Sleep medicine
Occupational medicine
Sports medicine
Spine/pain care
Therapy services
Women’s services
and much more

DCH Regional Medical Center has 583 beds and offers a variety of specialty units and advanced services, including cancer, cardiology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and the region's most advanced trauma center.

Northport Medical Center is a 204-bed community hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The facility also operates the DCH (inpatient) Rehabilitation Pavilion and North Harbor Pavilion for mental health.

Fayette Medical Center, through a lease agreement with the DCH Health System, is a 61-bed rural hospital that offers the residents of Fayette County inpatient care, along with sophisticated diagnostic equipment, surgical techniques and specialty clinics. A 122-bed nursing home on site is fully accredited and licensed for intermediate and skilled nursing care.

Our goal is to provide the best health system possible for patients to receive proper care, employees to work efficiently, and physicians to practice medicine for the benefit of everyone.

Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Website: http://www.dchsystem.com

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Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Founding Year: 1923

What you'll do

The role involves preparing and serving food according to standardized recipes while ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met. Additional responsibilities include cleaning equipment and maintaining an orderly kitchen environment.

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