FOOD SERVICE WORKER 1 (TEMPORARY)- CANDIDATE BANK

University of Washington Seattle, WA Full-time Food Service

Posted on November 5, 2019

Req #:	169645
Department:	UWMC- PATIENT NUTRITION
Job Location:	UW Medical Center
Posting Date:	11/13/2019
Closing Info:	Open Until Filled
Salary:	$16.34 to $18.36 per hour
Union Position:	Yes
Shift:	Alternate Work Shift

Join our award-winning team at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Among the top dozen medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report 2018-2019"America's Best Hospitals", UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

University of Washington Medical Center Nutrition Services department has multiple employment opportunities for temporary/hourly, FOOD SERVICE WORKERS. Your application to this candidate bank will be considered for these outstanding opportunities.

The individual in this role will perform a variety of duties including preparing and serving food, maintaining sanitary conditions of kitchen facilities, and serving food on cafeteria line.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve food in cafeteria line

Serve food in patient tray make-up area following selected or marked individual patient menus

Open cans, apportion contents, wash and prepare vegetables for cooking

Make and serve beverages and soda fountain items

Assemble salads, sandwiches and desserts

Wash dishes, utensils, pots, pans and equipment; may operate ware and utensil washing machines

Clean cafe tables/vending area and chairs, fill salt and pepper shakers, salad dressing and napkin containers

Empty garbage cans and perform special cleaning projects

Rearrange tables

Finalize (reheat or reconstitute) trays for delivery to patients; may deliver and collect food trays and between meal feedings for patients

May relieve or assist other employees in higher level food preparation tasks to meet emergency or on-the-job training situations

May operate kitchen equipment

May take cash payment for meals

May operate washers and driers and sort and fold laundry for food service operation

Perform related duties as required.

This position provides the opportunity to promote positive public relations and to help create a congenial and relaxing environment by carrying out responsibilities in an efficient, friendly, helpful and sensitive manner.

REQUIREMENTS

Possession of, or eligible to obtain a Washington State Food Worker Card within two weeks of employment.

DESIRED:

Ability to read and correctly interpret patient meal ticket.

Ability to stand for 8 hours and to lift up to 40 lbs.

Demonstrate the ability to maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Actively contribute to continuous quality improvement process to improve quality of services provided to our customers and co-workers.

Demonstrate team skills; works cooperatively with peers.

Promote positive customer relations.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.