Job Description
Job Description
general statement of functions:
The Food Services Worker is responsible for performing routine kitchen duties which includes: preparation, service, and cleaning of food using required health and safety regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
● Previous food preparation experience in a psychiatric healthcare environment or related
field is preferred.
● Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, and reach.
● Must be organized, and detail oriented.
● Good verbal and written communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels
of management and associates while building strong relationships.
● Must have the ability to problem solve, meet deadlines and follow through on work
assignments in a fast-paced environment.
● The ability to work overtime and/or additional days on special projects as needed.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONS:
● Prepare, service, and clean food according to established guidelines.
● May assist Cook in the preparation of food which include: baking items and preparing various
beverages.
● Operate food preparation machinery which may include: peeling, shredding, slicing, straining,
and mixing of various foods.
● Assist in the transport of dishes, utensils, and food to in-patient dining room, cafeteria, and other
assigned areas.
● Work with dishwashing equipment, washes and sterilizes dishes, glassware, utensils, pots, pans, and
other related food containers.
● Collect and disposes of garbage according to guidelines.
● Clean and washes kitchen equipment, kitchen work area, floors, food storage area, and washes walls,
mops floors etc.
● May assist in receiving and storing warehouse deliveries.
● Practice confidentiality in all employee, client, and management related matters.
● Assist in preserving Kedren’s mission, goals, and objectives; and help management in establishing
its internal service delivery goals and objectives that are consistent with the organization’s public
service mission statement.
● Participate in the fundraising activities of Kedren.
● Assist in other duties and special projects as assigned.