Food Preparation Workers Jobs Near Me in Oregon

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
- Seamlessly transitions between providing coverage for various roles in the Nutrition Services department to cover staffing gaps and ensure smooth operation of the department. Prepares/serves food, cleans/stocks assigned work areas, and provides excellent customer service.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
- The Nutritional Services teams at Samaritan Health Services provide a variety of services including all food service for patients and employees as well as medical nutrition therapy specially designed to meet individual patient needs. Our range of service not only includes direct patient care but educational programs such as classes and one-on-one counseling. We also facilitate all meal service within Samaritan for both employees and patients which includes options such as cafeteria service, catering, espresso and providing nutritional supplies and equipment for departments.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Successful completion of Food Handler's course or ServSafe certification required within 30 days of hire.
- One (1) year recent dietary/culinary experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Food and Beverage Preparation and Service - Knowledge of food and beverages including recipes and menus as well as food preparation and equipment. Ability to operate machines, to clean food service areas, and to safely prepare and serve hot or cold beverages and food.
- Food Safety - Knowledge of and ability to follow food safety practices and procedures required to keep patients and the public safe from food borne illness and cross contamination. Ability to perform and monitor the safety and security of food service operations. Knowledge of food quality, tests and inspections of products, services, or processes. Ability to evaluate quality of products provided.
- Team Centered Mutual Support - Ability to work, function and communicate on a multi-disciplinary team. Possess the knowledge and skills to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintain them over time.
- Time Management - Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.
- Service Orientation - Successfully apply knowledge of various resources/lines of service to assist and care for others. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service to patients, community members and co-workers. This includes assessing the changing needs of each individual, meeting quality standards for services and evaluating customer satisfaction.
- Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent situations that may arise within a fast paced food service operation. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt service to offer best possible care to patients.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 – 100% of the time)

SIT

WALK - INCLINE

CLIMB - STAIRS

CLIMB – LADDER

ENTER & EXIT VEHICLE/MACHINERY

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 60 or more Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 60 or more Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 40 – 60 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 60 or more Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 60 or more Lbs

CARRY 1-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

CARRY 2-handed, 20 - 40 pounds

SQUAT Repetitive

KNEEL (on knees)

BEND FORWARD at waist

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 – 40 Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

REACH - Upward

STAND

WALK – LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0-20 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

CARRY 2-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

CARRY 1-handed, 0 - 20 pounds

ROTATE TRUNK Sitting

ROTATE TRUNK Standing

REACH - Forward

PUSH (0 - 20 pounds force)

PULL (0 - 20 pounds force)

MANUAL DEXTERITY Hands/wrists

FINGER DEXTERITY

PINCH Fingers

GRASP Hand/Fist

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