Food Service Technician (Server)

Under the direct supervision of the Kitchen Manager or designee, the Food Server will serve, clean, and sanitize as required for the proper functioning of the kitchen and cafeteria. ResponsibilitiesCarrys out all daily tasks in a manner that advances the goals and vision of Discovery Behavioral Health.Reads, understands and adheres to all Discovery Behavioral Health Policy and Procedures and Employee HandbookFollow all food safety and physical safety guidelines.Treats fellow team members, patients and facility staff and guests with respect and courtesy.Regular and predictable attendance wearing appropriate uniform (if applicable) with good hygiene.Ensures sharps are counted and locked in partnership with Dietary Leadership.Adheres to all kitchen, dining room and HACCP procedures.Attend all scheduled meetings and in-service training.Ensures that Dayforce trainings are complete, and HR file is up to date.Maintains active ServSafe/Food Worker certification as required by state licensing/regulation.All other duties as assigned by Leadership.Run test cycle prior to starting dishes to ensure proper temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit on wash and rinse cycles.Checking the sanitizer strength utilizing a test strip.Log the temperature at least 3x daily and compare PH levels.Bus tables after meals in dining room and surrounding areas.Wash dishes, pots, pans and any other items after meals and during meal preparation.Set up tables for next serviceClean dish area, serving areas, tables, floors and all areas within the dietary responsibility.Empties trash and places new bags during and at the end of shift.Maintains a clean work area following infection control procedures.Floors are maintained throughout the shift with spills being attended to immediately.After clean items are dry, inspects to ensure cleanliness and puts items away for reuse.Prep all meals as assigned.Mealtime service: serving patients, staff and guests, keeping the service line stocked, clean, and organized.Stocking shelves, receiving and arranging orders in correct storage areas.Sandwich, salad and baking production.Prep all items according to recipes and specifications and in quantities and varieties as directed by immediate supervisor.Sets up all serving areas to include but not limited to dessert area, fruit/yogurt bar, salad bar, condiments and drink stations – refilling/restocking and ensuring cleanliness throughout the serving of all meals.Ensures that all containers are stocked and readily available with dishes, trays, silverware, cups and napkins.Cover, date, refrigerate and rotate all applicable foods.Ensure proper food temperatures for service.Prevent runouts of all food items by informing cooks ahead of time for items needed on the serving line.Communicates when stock is running low on all items to the Dietary leader.When assigned, sets up special functions, delivers food items for functions and cleans up after functions. Restock, clean and serve in the cafeteria in between functions on assigned function daysThis is a full-time position that will work Monday - Sunday 6am to 2:30pm or 11am to 7pm. For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at brookdalerecovery.com.