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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00064461 |
Description Activated On: 1/26/2024 5:23:57 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. The employee assigned to this position may perform on a rotational basis, a variety of food service, food preparation and sanitation tasks. Employee may perform minor food preparation and service for special dietary catered hospital functions at the direction of a Food Service Supervisor. Employee may also perform assembly tasks in the supplement/nourishment/snack area by using current patient census for distribution to all patient units. Prepares puree and simple menu items such as salads, toast, sandwiches, juices beverages and nourishments. Responsible for preparation of packed lunches for patients attending day care. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Functions in include setting up tray assembly line; preheating steam serving counter; according to standards of portion control, plating of salads and desserts; dishing out hot foods and checking assembled trays for accuracy. Cuts and organizes by ward, computerized daily patient meal tickets for tray assembly area. Employee’s work assignments are located in all dietary areas. Employee’s tasks interrelate an area coordinated with the other employees to ultimately provide meals and meet pre-established institutional and regulatory requirements. Pre-portion menu items by following the menus, portion control guidelines and special instructions from the clinical dietitians to ensure all menu items are ready in the proper proportions and temperature for the start of the tray assembly line. Assembles thermal trays by serving food into tray inserts or by placing proper menu items on each tray to ensure that each patient receives the prescribed diet in accordance with proper portion control guidelines. Checks meal tray tags to ensure each patient receives the correct prescribed diet. Participates in operating the dish wash and pot wash machines from the setting up step, performing cleaning/sanitation duties – racking/loading trays, cups, utensils, etc., into appropriate ware washing machines – to the disassembling and cleaning steps of said ware washing machines in order to maintain sanitation standards. Reads and records pertinent temperatures on a daily basis for both ware washing machines. Participates in cleaning of all food service standards according to the cleaning procedures to maintain high standards of sanitation. Provides for a clean and sanitary environment by performing housekeeping duties such as cleaning floors, tables, chairs, equipment, work surfaces, etc. Posted cleaning assignments are completed daily. Maintains proper oral and written communication by recording and/or sharing appropriate job-related information with workers/supervisor regarding methods, practices to provide for an efficient and effective food service operation utilizing the proper chain of command. Assists in stocking food and non-food supplies by unloading skits from the General Storeroom to ensure required food supplies are stocked according to menu needs, “first in, first out” method in refrigerated and non-refrigerated spaces and complying with regulatory storing standards. Performs other related work duties as applicable and required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. All duties are completed under the close guidance and supervision of the Food Service Supervisor. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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