Food Production Assistant - Food & Nutrition Services
Denver Health
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Posted: 12-Mar-25
Location: Denver, Colorado
Internal Number: R10683
We are recruiting for a motivated Food Production Assistant - Food & Nutrition Services to join our team!
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Department
DH Food Services Cafe Pav L
Job Summary
Responsible for preparation of food and ingredients for various areas of the Food Service Operation. Prepares food according to recipes, menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or number of portions to be served. Maintains accurate records. General cleaning and stocking as assigned. Follows and implements HACCP guidelines. Complies with regulatory agency requirements. Assists in prepare and sell grab and go food, soups, paninis and other menu items as offered. Provide exceptional customer service, make smoothies, brew coffee and make craft coffee beverages to Starbucks specifications. General cleaning, stocking and closing duties for the café.
Essential Functions:
Assist the culinary team with the production of food for the retail operations, patient services, and catering as assigned. (10%)
Transports hot foods, cold foods and serveware to designated locations for preparation, service, and cleaning. (10%)
Uses a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment including food processor, meat slicers, mixers, buffalo chopper, and blenders. (5%)
Practices safe knife handling skills. (5%)
Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary work station. Completes all cleaning duties per the master cleaning schedule or as assigned. (5%)
Follow approved processes for cleaning, sanitizing and drying catering dishes, utensils, pots and pans. (5%)
Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, physicians, patients and visitors. (5%)
Treats everyone with courtesy, dignity, empathy and respect; consistently displays a courteous and respectful verbal and non-verbal communications. (5%)
Participates in post-production cleanup tasks as assigned or directed, including sweeping, mopping, and working in the dishroom or potroom as needed. (5%)
Assists cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items. (5%)
Responsible for the cutting and preparation of fresh fruit, desserts, and other items as needed. (5%)
Prepare cold menu items as ordered. (5%)
Observes work rules. Complies with the rules and regulations of Career Service Authority, Denver Health and Hospitals Policies and Procedures, and Food Service Department rules. (5%)
Exercises good independent judgement. (5%)
Works without incident where employee is asked to redo work because of poor workmanship. (5%)
Informs supervisors when supplies are getting low or equipment is not working properly. (5%)
Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies and equipment or other unusual conditions. (5%)
Uses the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and all times and notifies supervisor if additional PPE is required. (5%)
Wears designated uniform while on duty, attire must be neat and clean, safety shoes and/or safety glasses may be required. (0%)
Maintains and establishes departmental policies, procedures, objections, quality assurance programs and health and safety standards. (0%)
Has regular and predictable attendance and per department policy is ready to work at scheduled start time. (0%)
Completes all required assigned trainings on time (0%)
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required
Work Experience:
? Food service, healthcare, or customer service experience preferred.
Licenses:
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to read, write and speak English.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to handle multiple priorities at one time.
Able to move with a sense of urgency and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to meet established timeframes for meal delivery.
Ability to demonstrate professional work behavior by following guidelines as established by policies and procedures.
Shift
Varies (United States of America)
Work Type
Regular
Salary
$20.00 - $25.09 / hr
Benefits
Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
Our Values
Respect
Belonging
Accountability
Transparency
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver?s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado?s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.
Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Take your career to the next level at Denver Health, where we offer a robust benefits package and endless opportunities for growth. Denver Health is a nationally-ranked, locally-trusted, premier healthcare institution located in the heart of Denver, Colorado.Twenty-five percent of all Denver residents, or approximately 150,000 individuals, receive their health care here. We are known as an integrated health care system that encompasses multidisciplinary academic specialties, a community health system, a level I adult trauma center, pediatric emergency and urgent care center home to Denver Public Health and many of the nation's leaders in medicine.Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer At Denver Health we pride ourselves on our commitment to diversity. Equal opportunity is a fundamental principle of Denver Health. As an equal opportunity employer, Denver Health is committed to recruit, hire, promote and administer all human resource actions in a non-discriminatory manner. Denver Health is committed to providing equal opportunities in all business practices and to all persons regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetic information, religion, sex, pregnancy, disab...ility, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or veteran status (collectively “protected status”). Denver Health strives to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination and will not tolerate any such conduct by employees or directed at employees within the scope of their employment. Read the full Human Resources Employee Principles and Practices policy.