Lead Food Service Worker Food and Nutrition Services

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Department

Job Summary

Under close supervision assists with food preparation serving and clean-up in the cafeteria production storeroom tray line and related areas. Assists stocking of food items. Serves food to customers. Prepares assembles and delivers food to patient rooms. Follows and implements HACCP guidelines. Complies with regulatory agency requirements. May assist in directing the activities of other Food Service Workers.



Essential Functions:

• Prepares a variety of foods according to customers orders or supervisors instructions following approved procedures. (60%)
• Participates in post meal cleanup tasks as assigned or directed including sweeping mopping and waxing floors and working in dish room and pot room as needed. (25%)
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed and provide cooks with needed items. (10%)
• May assist in directing the work of other Food Service Workers (5%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED required

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year related experience required

Licenses:
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of food preparation techniques
• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions sufficient to be able to establish a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of chemicals and equipment used to clean surface areas sufficient to be able to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Skill in understanding and following oral illustrated written or demonstrated instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively

Shift

Work Type

Salary

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5% and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safety-net institution Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.