Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Prepares a variety of food items, including pantry items, baked goods, soups, stocks, sauces, meat, poultry, fish, fruit and vegetables.
2. Carries food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
3. Portions and arranges food on serving dishes, trays or carts.
4. Stores produce, poultry, meat and fish in refrigerators.
5. Helps maintain orderliness of the refrigerators.
6. Maintains clean, orderly, and sanitary conditions of work areas.
7. Reads menus and recipes to determine types, quantity and ingredients for food to be prepared - orders necessary food and supplies.
8. Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.
9. Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans using dishwashers or by hand.
10. Checks all items for cleanliness and stores cleaned, dried items and equipment in the proper places.
11. Performs other related tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

* Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. - local practice may apply.
* Writing
* Sitting
* Standing
* Bending
* Visual acuity
* Color perception
* Depth perception
* Reading
* Field of vision/peripheral
* Fine motor skills
* Noise
* Chemical vapors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Education equivalent to a High School diploma and one year of related experience.
* General knowledge of food preparation and storage techniques
* Current Food Handler's Permit.
* Ability to use knives and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
* Ability to interpret and follow verbal instructions, written recipes, specification and standards (in English).
* Knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling.
* Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
* Ability to be self-motivated and do what needs to be done.
* Ability to work as a member of a team.
* Knowledge of elementary math.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Previous supervisory experience.

COMPETENCIES

* Food cooking/preparation
* Basic math
* Reading, writing and communication skills (in English)
* Operating various kinds of kitchen equipment and machinery

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category II:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

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Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.