Food Services in Test Valley District, England at HealthcareSource

The Food Service Worker should meet the following requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required and A.A. degree in Culinary Arts or related field preferred.
• Previous high-volume institutional or commercial food service experience strongly preferred.
• Skilled in the safe, sanitary, and effective handling of food, cooking utensils, and food processing equipment.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and otherwise move objects weighing at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for long periods and adapt to a large kitchen environment with varying temperatures (-8 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Must have knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Effectively reads, listens, understands, and communicates in English (verbally and in writing).
• Open daily availability including weekends and holidays for any of two standard shifts, that may be subject to change (5:30 am –3:30 pm, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm) with 3 consecutive days off.
• United States citizenship.
• 21 years of age at the time of application submission.
  

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job-related selection or promotional criteria.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to prioritize competing demands and to be flexible, creative, proactive, and effective under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess knowledge of group dynamics and the ability to establish trust and cooperation with coworkers while maintaining an appropriate level of professionalism, assertiveness, and leadership.
• Highly accountable, reliable, and prompt, with a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bilingual communication skills preferred.

Physical Requirements

[This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the following requirements.]

• Reaching, bending, and stooping to perform daily tasks.
• Extended periods of walking throughout the facility.
• Extended periods of standing.
• Ability to physically lift, carry and manage weights of at least 50lbs. when handling food items.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations according to JTDC policies, procedures and protocols.
• Must be able to work unscheduled overtime based on departmental needs.