Food Service Worker

Culinary & Hospitality Associate

Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient, and strong. We are driven by positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location: BBC Bronson Battle Creek

The Culinary & Hospitality Associate Level 1 executes all assigned duties under general supervision and according to established procedures within the daily scope of the Food Service department. 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 be asked to perform duties outside of specific role on a regular basis and may be asked to fulfill any responsibilities associated with the Food and Nutrition Departments daily operations.

Required Qualifications:

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

Desired Qualifications:

• Extensive customer service experience
• Strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated, independent, and creative thinker

Job Responsibilities:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Conditions that exist more than 90 of the work time:

• Work which is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually
• Repetitive motion such as cutting, chopping, or otherwise manipulating hand tools
• Balancing of multiple priorities in stressful situations and busy environments
• Work requiring high levels of strength and/or stamina
• Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e. up to 50 pounds) and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects
• Uses correct body positioning, proper body mechanics to avoid injury, utilizes safe work practices (e.g. pushing vs. pulling, patient transfer/lifting devices, etc.) and uses personal protective equipment when necessary, instructs Kitchen staff of the same
• Maintains a safe workplace by keeping work area free of hazards, ensuring that all equipment, counters, utensils, and assigned work areas are properly cleaned and maintained and correcting and/or properly reporting any safety hazards

Shift: Variable

Time Type: Part Time

Sign-On Bonus: External Candidates Only: Up to $375.00

Retention Bonus: External Candidates Only: $375.00

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Cost Center: 1601 Cafeteria Visitors Services (BBC)