CHANGEPOINT INTEGRATED HEALTH

CHANGEPOINT PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL

  JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:  FOOD SERVICE TECHNICIAN

STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

LINES OF AUTHORITY:  This position is supervised by the Inpatient Office Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY: Serve food to customers, monitor that there is ample food supply in the kitchen, and monitor over-all food services for the site.  Implement Infection Control policy.  Implement kitchen usage and housekeeping.  Perform daily charting.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  Transports meals from contractor, serves meals in prescribed manner and  maintains a clean and orderly kitchen following Infection Control Standards.

2.  Conducts weekly shopping for food items, utilizing the approved shopping list. 

3.  Responsible for proper storage, transportation, storage and maintenance of

  purchased food items.

4. Purchases other items as requested by the Director, Charge Nurse or In-  Patient Office Manager.

5.  Monitors daily food inventory for freshness and to oversee that nothing is out of date.

6.  Maintains and monitors a disaster/emergency food box, supply kitchen.

7. Performs cleaning activities as designated on Cleaning Log.

8.  Empties all garbage/refuge containers daily.

9.  Disinfects kitchen and serving areas two times per day.

10.  Mops and cleans kitchen floor daily.

11.  Monitors cleanliness and temperature control for food storage areas daily and

  records.

12.  Monitors and cleans food transport van frequently.

13.  Promotes quality and safety to help maintain a safe and pleasant work

  environment, follows safety regulations, and actively contributes towards a

  safe workplace. 

14.  Participates in quality management and quality improvement activities.

15.  Positively and actively supports the company, the customer and co-workers.

16.  Participates in preparing and monitoring monthly Inventory Control Logs.

 17.  Performs other duties as assigned by the In-patient Office Manager. 

PRIMARY CONTACTS:

Constant interaction with ChangePoint Integrated Health personnel  and customers, and with food contractor and dietician.

Occasional contact with outside provider service agencies.

POSITION REQUISITES:

  Qualifications And Experience

  Required:

High School Diploma or GED.

Current Arizona Driver's License.

CPR and First Aid certification.

Comply with a Drug Free workplace.

Job restriction clearance.

Knowledge and ability to define the needs and effects of the customer  served.

Fingerprint Clearance

Preferred:

Food service skills.

Basic experience in working in medical setting.

Knowledge of infection control and safety principles.

  Skills/Abilities

  Required:

Fluent in English both verbally and in writing. 

Literate.

Able to prioritize work load. 

Able to work in crisis oriented work environment.

Ability to see and report any medical or physical emergencies to Charge Nurse. 

Ability to prioritize, handle multiple priorities in the kitchen.

Ability to monitor and use Universal Precautions in handling of food, linens  and trash.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  Physical Requirements

Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time, less frequently,  walking, lifting and reaching.

Able to hear ordinary conversation and phone communications.

Visual capacity necessary to fulfill documentation, responsibilities of job.

    Ability to lift 20 lbs. and push and pull food cart.

Negative TB skin test.

Equipment Operation

  Able to operate kitchen and housekeeping equipment.

Able to operate Company vehicles.

Ability to use cooking appliances in a safe manner.

Environmental Conditions

  Air conditioned and/or heated kitchen and customer care area.

Occasional incidents of physical aggression from customer towards personnel, peers and property.

  Accommodations(s)

  Will accommodate as appropriate and reasonable.

CONFIDENTIALITY LEVEL:

I understand that State and Federal Laws strictly prohibit unauthorized access, use, modification, disclosure, or destruction of confidential, sensitive or protected health information.  Penalties for violation may include at ChangePoint Psychiatric Hospital disciplinary action, including termination of employment, and/or criminal or civil action.