Culinary Service Specialist

2 weeks ago


Topeka, Kansas, United States SSM Health Full time

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Summary:

This role involves responsibilities related to the preparation, portioning, serving, and distribution of meals within the cafeteria and to patient units. The position emphasizes adherence to safe food handling and sanitation standards. Responsibilities may include rotating among various tasks such as preparation, serving, distribution, stocking, and cleaning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Organizes stations with entrees, soups, salads, breads, condiments, and all other food items and serving utensils according to established portions. Replenishes supplies as necessary during meal service and disassembles stations at the conclusion of meal periods.
  • Interprets patient meal orders based on prescribed diets, prepares trays in accordance with menu specifications, and reviews trays for accuracy before placing them on carts for transport.
  • Moves food carts and late trays to designated locations, ensuring compliance with safe food handling and infection control protocols. Prepares and delivers dietary food supplies to patient units.
  • Maintains a clean and sanitary work environment by following established procedures. Ensures all equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
  • Records the temperature of specific foods and refrigerator/freezer units, making necessary adjustments and reporting any issues when temperatures fall outside acceptable ranges.
  • Collects used trays promptly from the cafeteria and/or patient care units. Cleans and sanitizes dishes using established methods and timelines, and organizes clean dishes and utensils in their designated areas. Cleans work areas, tables, cabinets, carts, and other assigned locations.
  • Operates in a constant state of alertness and adheres to safety protocols.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

  • No prior experience required.

Physical Requirements:

  • Continuous standing and walking.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Regular reaching and gripping.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for close and distant tasks, including color identification.
  • Regular use of hearing and speech for effective communication, including the ability to hear alarms and malfunctioning equipment.
  • Frequent use of smell and taste to differentiate flavors and odors.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional keyboard use and data entry.
  • Occasional driving.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications:

  • None required.

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Food Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Benefits:

SSM Health values its exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package tailored to their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay provides eligible hourly team members with instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: We offer upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.


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