Food Service Worker
1 week ago
Wage Grade 2 Food Service Workers (FSW) located within Nutrition and Food Service at Lexington, KY Veterans Health Administration (VHA). FSW perform tasks with several steps or a sequence of tasks that requires attention to work operations. They follow set procedures in accomplishing repetitive assignments and follow an established sequence of work such as working in the dish room, passing trays, portioning cold foods and dipping hot foods.MAJOR DUTIES:Set up cafeteria lines, steam tables, dining room tables, and side service stands with hot and cold food itemsServe food cafeteria style by placing uniform portions of food on customers'/patients' plates- Break down and clean assigned area when the meal is finished and return food to the kitchenSet up dining room tables for service, place food and beverages on tables, and replenish items as necessaryReturn soiled trays and dishes to the dish room after mealsDeliver meal trays to the patients' bedsidesBrew coffee according to the number of servings requiredAssemble and toss fresh fruit or green salads in quantity using prepared dressings and portions into standard serving sizesApportion other food items into standard serving sizes using the proper utensils and containersMake cold sandwiches using prepared ingredients and pack box lunchesWork in one or more functional areas of the kitchen such as food preparation, dish and pot washing, dry and refrigerated storage and receiving, and the serving lineSort, wash, peel and cut fresh fruits and vegetablesOperate and break down equipment- Perform heavyduty cleaning tasks throughout the food service and related areasSeparate food waste and trash from dishes, glasses and silverware in the dishwashing areaRemove inspection doors, strainer pans, screens and spray arms for preventive maintenance of the dish machineUnload delivery trucksStore sanitized dishes, glasses and silverwareScrape, soak, scour, and scrub the heavier cooking utensilsMove heavy garbage cans when collecting and transferring trash from the work area to the disposal areaPerforms other related duties as assignedWork Schedule: Full-Time day shift with rotating locations and every other weekend. Shift is 6 am-2:30 pm and 7 am-3:30 pm. These shifts can rotate. Holidays as scheduled.Position Description Title/PD#: Food Service Worker/PD99921SPhysical Requirements: Wage Grade 2 Food Service Workers perform work requiring light to moderate physical effort. They may be required to perform heavy work, such as scouring and scrubbing large size cooking utensils and pushing heavy carts and trucks in unloading, storing, and delivering supplies. They are subject to continuous standing and walking, and frequent stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, and bending. They frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move objects weighing more than 40 pounds with the assistance of others.Working Conditions: The work is performed in kitchen areas where the steam and heat from cooking and dishwashing equipment often cause uncomfortably high temperatures and humidity. The work area is well-lighted but usually noisy from food service activities, and there is danger of slipping on floors where food or beverages have been dropped. Food service workers are regularly exposed to hot liquids, sharp cutting blades, hot working surfaces, and extreme temperature changes when entering walk-in refrigeration or freezing units.
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Food Service Worker
3 days ago
Lexington, United States Department of Veterans Affairs Full timeThis Food Service Worker position is located within the Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.This position independently performs duties that require proficiency in special procedures and broad knowledge of service operations, such as food and beverage preparation, modified diets, computer proficiency, dishwashing, dry and...
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Food Service Worker
5 days ago
Lexington, United States Trinity Services Group Full timeOverview Are you looking for a career with premium benefits and the potential for growth? At Trinity Services Group, we have created something special, a better place to work and grow. Many employees start just expecting a paycheck but end up with a rewarding career. We provide exceptional training and a clear career path. We also offer a $250 bonus for...
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Food Service Worker
1 week ago
Lexington, KY, United States HealthSouth Full timeFT/PT Food Services Worker/Dietary Aide FT Dietary Utility Worker (pots and pans utility) Appreciated for your Food Services work Are you on the lookout for a career close to home and heart? As a Food Service worker, you will play a crucial role in helping to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, as well as crafting meals for employees,...
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Food Service Worker
2 weeks ago
Lexington, KY, United States HealthSouth Full timeFT/PT Food Services Worker/Dietary Aide FT Dietary Utility Worker (pots and pans utility) Appreciated for your Food Services work Are you on the lookout for a career close to home and heart? As a Food Service worker, you will play a crucial role in helping to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, as well as crafting meals for employees,...
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Food Service Worker
2 weeks ago
Lexington, KY, United States HealthSouth Full timeFT/PT Food Services Worker/Dietary Aide FT Dietary Utility Worker (pots and pans utility) Appreciated for your Food Services work Are you on the lookout for a career close to home and heart? As a Food Service worker, you will play a crucial role in helping to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, as well as crafting meals for employees,...
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Food Service Worker
2 weeks ago
Lexington, KY, United States HealthSouth Full timeFT/PT Food Services Worker/Dietary Aide FT Dietary Utility Worker (pots and pans utility) Appreciated for your Food Services work Are you on the lookout for a career close to home and heart? As a Food Service worker, you will play a crucial role in helping to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, as well as crafting meals for employees,...
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Food Service Worker
1 week ago
Lexington, KY, United States HealthSouth Full timeFT/PT Food Services Worker/Dietary Aide FT Dietary Utility Worker (pots and pans utility) Appreciated for your Food Services work Are you on the lookout for a career close to home and heart? As a Food Service worker, you will play a crucial role in helping to prepare therapeutic and modified diets for our patients, as well as crafting meals for employees,...
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food service worker
7 days ago
Lexington, KY, United States Baptist Health Full timeSummary Job Description: Food Service Worker Full-Time, Days The Hospital Food Service Unit plays a vital role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for patients, visitors, and staff. The unit is dedicated to ensuring that all meals are prepared in accordance with dietary guidelines, patient preferences, and specific medical needs. Key functions...
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food service worker
2 weeks ago
Lexington, KY, United States Baptist Health Full timeSummary Job Description: Food Service Worker Full-Time, Days The Hospital Food Service Unit plays a vital role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for patients, visitors, and staff. The unit is dedicated to ensuring that all meals are prepared in accordance with dietary guidelines, patient preferences, and specific medical needs. Key functions...
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food service worker
2 weeks ago
Lexington, KY, United States Baptist Health Full timeSummary Job Description: Food Service Worker Full-Time, Days The Hospital Food Service Unit plays a vital role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for patients, visitors, and staff. The unit is dedicated to ensuring that all meals are prepared in accordance with dietary guidelines, patient preferences, and specific medical needs. Key functions...
