Food Service Worker

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing, portioning, serving, and distributing meals and snacks according to

established menus and dietary requirements.

• Follow food safety, sanitation, infection-control, and safe food-handling procedures at all

times.

• Maintain clean and sanitary kitchen, dining, food-preparation, and storage areas.
• Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, cookware, and food-service

equipment.

• Receive, store, rotate, and organize food and kitchen supplies using appropriate foodstorage practices.
• Monitor food temperatures and maintain required food-safety documentation.
• Follow special diets, food allergies, restrictions, and other dietary instructions provided

by authorized clinical or dietary personnel.

• Assist with inventory control and notify the appropriate supervisor when supplies are low

or food items need replenishment.

• Properly dispose of food waste and maintain appropriate trash and recycling procedures.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns

promptly.

• Provide courteous and respectful service to residents and staff while maintaining

appropriate professional boundaries.

• Support a calm, structured, and therapeutic dining environment.
• Follow all facility policies and procedures related to resident safety, confidentiality,

infection prevention, and emergency response.

• Communicate effectively with supervisors and members of the treatment team regarding

food-service concerns or resident dietary needs.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Service Supervisor or facility leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous food service, institutional dining, healthcare, school, or residential-care

experience preferred.

• Knowledge of basic food preparation, sanitation, and food-safety practices.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Ability to work cooperatively with residents, coworkers, supervisors, and other

professionals.

• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, patience, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries when working with

residents.

• Ability to work effectively in a behavioral-health residential setting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, push, pull, and lift food-service supplies as required.
• Ability to safely handle kitchen equipment and supplies.
• Ability to lift and carry items within the requirements established by the facility.