Food Service Worker / Dietary / FT / Nights
UHS
Summary
The Food Service Worker position is responsible for the delivery and service of patient meals, sanitation in food service department including dish washing, cart washing, pots and pan washing and emptying of trash. Follows strict sanitation guidelines set up by the State of Texas Health Department.
Job description
Position: Food Service Worker
The Food Service Worker position is responsible for the delivery and service of patient meals, sanitation in food service department including dish washing, cart washing, pots and pan washing and emptying of trash. Follows strict sanitation guidelines set up by the State of Texas Health Department.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Delivers food trays to patient's room, and provides service to include: pouring of beverages, removing plastic covering from food, and setting the food tray so that the patient is able to reach and eat the food.
- Check patient trays before leaving the kitchen area to assure that all items ordered are on the tray. No more than one error per day is accepted.
- Gather and deliver floor stock. Rotate stock when putting away in the refrigerator on the nurse unit. Discard any out dated products.
- Washes dishes, pans, and utensils for patients, cafeteria and catering.
- Sanitizes patient's carts daily.
- Empties trash in the food service area.
- Assures that the Dietary Department meets the State, Medicare, The Joint Commission and other regulations.
- Regularly attends and actively participates in department meetings.
- Other duties assigned.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED preferred
- Must successfully complete the pre-employment assessment
- Prefer successful completion of Step One of the Certified Dietary Manager course, The Food Service Worker
- Must be able to read and comprehend
- Typing and basic computer skills preferred
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to communicate with staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others
- Ability to remain calm under stress
- Bending, kneeling, crouching, twisting, lifting (10-30 lbs), grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing and pulling, prolonged standing or sitting
- Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard/metric measurement)
Benefits
- Retention Bonus Program
- Loan Forgiveness Program
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Paid Time Off
- Pet Insurance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.