Food Service Operation Worker(Savannah, GA)

Location: Savannah, Georgia
Client: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD)
Employment Type: Contract
Shift Options: Early Morning (5:00 AM – 3:00 PM) or Mid Morning (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
Schedule: Rotating weekday shifts and every other weekend

Position Overview

We are seeking reliable and hardworking Food Service Operation Workers to support dietary services operations within a healthcare facility. This position is responsible for preparing, cooking, serving, and transporting food while maintaining the highest standards of sanitation, food safety, and cleanliness. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and performing physically demanding tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and portion food for regular and modified diets.
• Set up serving lines and distribute meals to patients and cafeteria customers.
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment and food preparation tools safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment, utensils, workstations, and food service areas.
• Wash dishes using commercial dishwashing equipment and three-compartment sinks.
• Assist with food transportation, delivery carts, and meal distribution.
• Operate a cash register when assigned.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Complete assigned duties accurately and within established productivity standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the workday.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to work safely around hot equipment, sharp utensils, and potentially slippery surfaces.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service, dietary services, cafeteria operations, hospitality, restaurant, or commercial kitchen environments preferred.
• Ability to work rotating schedules, including weekends.
• Strong attention to detail, cleanliness, and safety procedures.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully complete a DBHDD Criminal Background Screening.
• Must pass a 10-Panel Drug Screen.
• Must be available to work either the Early Morning Shift (5:00 AM – 3:00 PM) or Mid Morning Shift (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
• Must be available to work rotating weekday schedules and every other weekend.

Preferred Experience

• Hospital dietary services
• Healthcare food service
• School cafeteria operations
• Correctional facility food service
• Large-scale institutional food preparation
• Restaurant or commercial kitchen experience