Food Service Worker

Under the general supervisor of the Site Director, the Food Service Worker prepares and serves meals to guests of the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network’s (DWIHN) Crisis Center and maintains a clean, safe, and orderly food service work area.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares meals and snacks for guests.
• Serves meals to guests at designated times.
• Monitors and maintains food safety including but not limited to expiration dates and refrigeration.
• Maintains a clean and safe food/kitchen area.
• Monitors the use of utensils by guests.
• Keeps record of food and equipment temperatures.
• Assists on units between meals/snacks as assigned by the Unit Supervisor.
• Assists with critical situations that may require Restrictive Interventions.
• Completes documentation as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA’S):

• Knowledge of DWIHN policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of food preparation principles and practices.
• Knowledge of food service principles and practices.
• Knowledge of food sanitation principles and practices.
• Knowledge of food safety principles and practices.
• Customer Service skills.
• Communication skills.
• Multitasking skills.
• Teamwork Skills.
• Ability to communicate orally.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to work with an ethnically, linguistically, culturally, economically, and socially diverse population.
• Judgement/Reasoning ability.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

A High School Diploma, GED, or its equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

One (1) year of full-time paid professional experience as a food service worker.

NOTE: Experience as a Food Service Worker may be substituted for required education on a year for year basis.

REQUIRED LICENSE(S).

A valid State of Michigan Driver’s License with a safe and acceptable driving record.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Active and valid Food Handler’s Certification required or obtained within the first 30 days of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position will work in the DWIHN Crisis Care Center. This position will require you to work with people who may suffer from mental health or substance abuse crises

Crisis Care Operations is a 24/7 unit. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a general description of the essential functions performed. Management retains the discretion to add or change the position at any time.

Please Note: DWIHN requires proof of being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions that may be required by law, will be approved when properly supported. Further information will be provided during the recruitment process.

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer