Food Production Assistant - Food & Nutrition Services

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Department

Job Summary

Responsible for preparation of food and ingredients for various areas of the Food Service Operation. Prepares food according to recipes, menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or number of portions to be served. Maintains accurate records. General cleaning and stocking as assigned. Follows and implements HACCP guidelines. Complies with regulatory agency requirements. Assists in prepare and sell grab and go food, soups, paninis and other menu items as offered. Provide exceptional customer service, make smoothies, brew coffee and make craft coffee beverages to Starbucks specifications. General cleaning, stocking and closing duties for the cafe.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the culinary team with the production of food for the retail operations, patient services, and catering as assigned. (10%)
• Transports hot foods, cold foods and serveware to designated locations for preparation, service, and cleaning. (10%)
• Uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment including food processor, meat slicers, mixers, buffalo chopper, and blenders. (5%)
• Practices safe knife handling skills. (5%)
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary work station. Completes all cleaning duties per the master cleaning schedule or as assigned. (5%)
• Follow approved processes for cleaning, sanitizing and drying catering dishes, utensils, pots and pans. (5%)
• Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors. (5%)
• Treats everyone with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays a courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications. (5%)
• Participates in post-production cleanup tasks as assigned or directed, including sweeping, mopping, and working in the dishroom or potroom as needed. (5%)
• Assists cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items. (5%)
• Responsible for the cutting and preparation of fresh fruit, desserts, and other items as needed. (5%)
• Prepare cold menu items as ordered. (5%)
• Observes work rules. Complies with the rules and regulations of Career Service Authority, Denver Health and Hospitals Policies and Procedures, and Food Service Department rules. (5%)
• Exercises good independent judgement. (5%)
• Works without incident where employee is asked to redo work because of poor workmanship. (5%)
• Informs supervisors when supplies are getting low or equipment is not working properly. (5%)
• Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies and equipment or other unusual conditions. (5%)
• Uses the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and all times and notifies supervisor if additional PPE is required. (5%)
• Wears designated uniform while on duty, attire must be neat and clean, safety shoes and/or safety glasses may be required. (0%)
• Maintains and establishes departmental policies, procedures, objections, quality assurance programs and health and safety standards. (0%)
• Has regular and predictable attendance and per department policy is ready to work at scheduled start time. (0%)
• Completes all required assigned trainings on time (0%)

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Work Experience:

• * Food service, healthcare, or customer service experience preferred.

Licenses:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities at one time.
• Able to move with a sense of urgency and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet established timeframes for meal delivery.
• Ability to demonstrate professional work behavior by following guidelines as established by policies and procedures.

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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, Denver's 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 Colorado's 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 185,000 individuals and 67,000 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.