Neshoba General Hospital is currently seeking a dedicated Dietary Worker 1 to join our food services team. The Dietary Worker 1 will play a crucial role in assisting with food preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate proficiency in kitchen operations, portion control, and customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in food preparation tasks, including chopping, slicing, and assembling ingredients according to recipes and menus.
• Operate kitchen equipment and utensils safely and effectively, following proper procedures and protocols.
• Ensure correct portion sizes for serving food and adhere to established menus and recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen, dining areas, and food storage areas.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, stretch, bend, and lift objects weighing greater than 20 pounds when required.
• Demonstrate good communication skills, both written and oral, when interacting with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to read and write, follow written and oral instructions, and accurately complete assigned tasks.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure efficient operation of the dietary department.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, visitors, and staff, maintaining a positive and welcoming environment.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proper use of kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Ability to use correct portion sizes for serving food and follow menus and recipes.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, bend, stretch, and lift objects weighing greater than 20 pounds.
• Good communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to read and write, follow instructions, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent customer relation skills and reliability.