Culinary & Hospitality Associate I / Food Service Worker

Job Title : Culinary & Hospitality Associate I / Food Service Worker

Job Location : Mattawan, MI

Duration : 3 Months Contract

Shift / Schedule : 5X8; 12pm-8 : 30pm ; Every other weekend

Job Summary :

Daily scope of the Food Service department. The incumbent must possess an unwavering sense of compassion and the highest possible

level of customer service. All members of the Bronson Food & Nutrition team are expected to consistently deliver the highest level of service

to all customers; demonstrate a willingness and desire to work as a part of a team and contribute to a safe and positive environment; work

independently and manage time effectively; follow basic instructions and pay attention to detail in the completion of assigned duties.

Employee should also expect to perform duties outside of specific role on a regular basis and to fulfill any responsibilities associated with the

Food and Nutrition Department s daily operations. These responsibilities, related to and dependent upon the specific environment in which

the person is scheduled, include but are not limited to those outlined below.

Additionally, the Culinary & Hospitality Associate Level 2 is responsible for the proper cooking of meats, vegetables, soups, sauces, gravies,

entrees, etc. Various cooking methods will be used to accomplish these daily duties. C&H Associate Level 2 are expected to work quickly

and efficiently, while maintaining composure and a positive attitude while working in very busy and demanding kitchen environments.

Employee may be expected to function as a cook within both retail and in-patient culinary environments. Employee is required to follow strict

dietary guidelines and sanitation standards set forth by the Food and Nutrition Department.

The position plays a critical role in the delivery of meal service to Bronson s patient population, serving as liaison between the Clinical team

and the Food & Nutrition team. In this role, the employee may be responsible for the patient room services. This includes the introduction of

the patient menu, description of ordering process, and explanation of patients prescribed diet and / or dietary restrictions in accordance with

physician s diet order. A high degree of autonomy is implicit in this position, requiring employee to travel to any and all in-patient units,

kitchens, cafes across the hospital campus. Position is responsible for assisting patients and patient s families with meal ordering by using

the Bronson Room Service computer system, and answering the Bronson Room Service phone line.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation

Ability to :

Communicate clearly and understand basic verbal and written directions

Follow basic food assembly & packaging instructions

Read and understand, the English language

Basic math skills

vEmployees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served

JOB DUTIES :

Assembly and service of foods and supplies to customers, patients, and supply facilities

Delivery of meals and supplies to patients

Light and heavy cleaning as assigned, such as dishwashing, trash, facility cleaning

Operation of cash register and patient meal ordering system(s)

Stocking and filling, product labeling and dating, product rotation

Prepares, apportions, distributes, and stores various hot and cold food items (e.g., appetizers, cold plates, salads, sandwiches, soups, mashed potatoes, vegetables, fruits, fruit cups, and desserts) according to recipes, production sheets, portion control standards, established procedures, and / or specific instructions

Measures, washes, cleans, mixes, and combines ingredients for preparation of food production items (e.g., peels, dices, shreds, and slices fruit, vegetables, and other items)

Operates / utilizes automatic appliances and manual kitchen utensils

Appropriately modifies production amounts given the proper recipe

Maintains the highest standard of quality and utilization of proper cooking methods

Demonstrates commitment to providing outstanding customer service to customers and peers in a manner that is reflective of our mission, values and customer service standards

Performs various cooking tasks, including preparing and cooking meats, vegetables, desserts and special dishes as required by the daily menu plan

Bakes breads, cakes, cookies and pies-as needed

Cleans and maintains a variety of kitchen equipment including stoves, refrigerators, work tables, mixers, kettles, utensils and dishwashers

Perform job assignments on an independent basis referring difficult or unusual problems to Management for technical guidance and direction

Communicates and ensures compliance with policies and procedures

Follows proper techniques for sanitation as described in the Department Sanitation Manual

Charts intakes and updates patient s diet information in Bronson Room Service system

Classifies patients as room service or non-select

Assists patients with meal ordering at the bedside

Delivers patient meals, retrieves patient trays after meal

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned