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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Washington, DC
Career Level: Associate
Industries: Not specified
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Description

General Summary of Position
The Food Prep Helper works primarily in the kitchen supporting the production of food products. The main function is to assist in the preparation of food stuffs. Cleans and sanitizes work stations and productio equipment. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below but MedStar/Sodexo may identify other responsibilities of the position. These responsibilities may differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reads recipes and/or product directions.
  • Estimates food requirements.
  • Operates a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, seasons and knead foodstuffs for cooking, serving and storing.
  • Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods, and properly stores food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage.
  • Inspects workstations for compliance with service standards.
  • Keeps records and requisition for supplies/equipment as needed.
  • Cleans and sanitizes workstations and equipment following all MedStar/Sodexo, client and regulatory rules and procedures.
  • May taste test products.
  • May have basic cooking responsibilities, i.e., cook vegetables, chicken for salads.
  • Attends all allergy and food-borne illness in-service training.
  • Complies with all MedStar/Sodexo HACCP policies and procedures.
  • Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
  • Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
  • Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
  • Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
  • Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams as appropriate. Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the department and hospital/facility in community outreach efforts as appropriate.


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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • High School Diploma or GED preferred

    Experience

    • 1-2 years Experience in the food industry preferred

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • The incumbent in this role must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Basic computer skills preferred.
    • The incumbent must present self in a highly professional manner to others and have the ability to uphold honesty and ethics in the workplace, have the ability to maintain a positive attitude and the ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect.
    • The incumbent in this role must be able to maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers, vendor representatives, supervisors, managers, customers, and client representatives and have the ability to provide clear directions and responses to co-workers.
    • The incumbent in this role must have basic food handling skills.


    This position has a hiring range of $17.5 - $28.73

     


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