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Provide specialized food service for inpatient and outpatient research participants in accordance with research protocols requiring precision and accuracy, while adhering to food safety standards.Job Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares (including cooking and/or baking) and serves foods following specified research recipes and procedures.
- Uses kitchen equipment safely, food scales, and office supplies.
- Follows food safety/HACCP guidelines consistently in food preparation, handling, and service.
- Prepares food for research studies by weighing all ingredients with accuracy of 0.1 gram.
- Follows recipes accurately, completes mathematical calculations accurately as needed.
- Promptly weigh back and record uneaten/refused food items from packed out or inpatient meals as needed.
- Adheres to all policies and procedures related to food safety including storage, preparation, holding, and service.
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and facility continuously, adhering to assigned cleaning schedule.
- Follows daily worksheet prepared by supervisor closely. Provides ongoing communication and updates with nutrition supervisor and nursing staff to ensure all patient meals and meal pick-ups are completed.
- Monitors and documents temperature of refrigerators and freezers daily.
- Maintains high productivity, seeking new assignments as tasks are completed.
- Performs other duties as assigned or necessary to accommodate research protocol requirements or as workload changes.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with food service/food handling.
- ServeSafe certification. If not currently certified, willing to become certified within 90 days of employment.
- Ability to follow precise verbal/written instructions. Good personal verbal and written communication.
- Organized and able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy to detail.
- Independent and effective problem-solving skills.
- Positive “can do” attitude, demonstrates flexibility in adjusting to change.
- Show dedication to excellent customer service with internal and external customers.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification.
Grade
C05-HSalary Range
$16.08 - $23.01 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Want to Live Near Your Work and/or improve your commute? Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. We also offer a forgivable home loan of up to $12,500 for closing costs and a down payment for homes in eligible neighborhoods.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
