• Assists in preparation of food including fruits and vegetables. Makes beverages such as coffee and tea. Assists in the distribution of food.
• Prepares trays of food for distribution. Writes labels on items to ensure delivery to proper unit and patient, according to established departmental procedures. Delivers food carts to proper units within the hospital.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and eating areas; cleans serving, cooking utensils and equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safe use of work area equipment. Operates machinery appropriate to work area, reports breakdowns to supervisor; makes simple repairs as directed. Cleans and maintains all equipment used.
• Stores food in refrigerator and freezer. Stocks area with supplies.
• Mentors' new employees, paying particular attention to procedures used and safety regulations.
• Removes waste from work area and disposes of in prescribed manner. Follows appropriate safety and/or health standards.

Staff Workplace Safety Accountabilities

Complies with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures by:

• Performing accountabilities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Communicating with supervisor's regarding issues related to workplace safety (i.e., ergonomics, body mechanics, environment, equipment, etc...)
• Reporting on the job injuries to supervisor IMMEDIATELY.
• Attending training programs, as appropriate.

Total Commitment to Quality

Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit/department-based quality improvement activities. Demonstrates commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values in assigned work area.

Disclaimer Statement: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties as listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.