Dietary Aide and Cook

Regional-Health-Services-of-Howard-Count; Cresco (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, IA seeks an entry-level food service team member to support hospital dining operations. You will serve meals, portion beverages, and help with basic food preparation and cleanup in a team-oriented environment.

The role requires 18+ years of age, ability to follow instructions, and completion of required food safety trainings during orientation. Weekend and holiday rotation is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to perform duties.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Experience in food service is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve food from counters or steam tables and portion beverages.
• Set out individual servings of salads, desserts and side items.
• Relieve cooks of simple tasks and assist with basic food preparation.
• Assist with cleaning and ware-washing duties as needed.

Skills

18+ age requirement

Follow written instructions

Food service experience preferred

Education

Dietary safety orientation

Food Safety course

Modified Diets course

Serv Safe course

Job description

Location:Cresco, IAWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)Join Our Team!At Regional Health Services, we strive to create a positive, team-oriented work environment for our staff. Our professional team of clinical, administrative, and support staff work each day to better serve and care for our community. If you would like to join us on our mission, apply today!Position HighlightsPOSITION SUMMARY: Performs routine assignments in cafeteria, kitchen, or patient tray line, such as: serves food from counter or steam table; pours beverages, sets out individual servings of salads, appetizers, desserts, etc.; relieves cooks of simpler duties such as opening cans, preparing vegetables, making coffee, etc.; scrapes and racks dishes on dishwashing line; may clean pots, pans, and other utensils; helps put away foods after serving periods and performs other related tasks. This is an entry-level food service position.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Must be 18 years or olderAbility to follow oral and written instructions.Experience in food service preferred.Must complete: Dietary safety orientation and quiz during orientation; Food Safety course immediately upon hire; Modified Diets course within one month of hire date; and Serv Safe course within 3 months of hire date.