Food Service Aide (FT)

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital at Greenfield; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage scale

Comprehensive health and wellness package

401k

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital at Greenfield is seeking a Prep Cook to assist in food preparation and service, ensuring high quality and safety standards. You will collaborate with the cooking staff to prepare meals and maintain a clean work environment, tailoring to the needs of the hospital and its patients.

This role requires attention to detail and the ability to execute recipes accurately. Competitive pay and a supportive environment are offered, alongside comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and various additional perks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Prep Cook or Cook preferred, but not required.
• Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in detail.
• Experience in healthcare food service desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food using proper handling and safety techniques.
• Maintain a clean working environment and ensure availability of clean dishes.
• Deliver food to patients and restock items as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Food safety certifications (ServSafe)

Job description

Position Summary

Assists with preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques for patients, employees and special events, resulting in foods that taste good, are served at the proper temperature, and in an attractive manner in accordance with established standards. Maintains a clean and safe working environment in accordance with established standards. Other duties include: taking out the trash, ensuring the availability of clean dishes, utensils, and glassware, delivering food to the patient floors, restocking items, cleaning appliances and machines, sweeping and mopping floors, and documenting temperature readings of the dish machine during each shift.

Pay

Rate of pay is based on years of experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience as a Prep Cook or Cook preferred, but not required.
• Ability to understand and execute recipes and instructions in detail.
• Food safety certifications as required by jurisdiction (ServSafe).
• Work alongside cooking staff to prep for daily meal service.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare food service desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Detail-oriented, able to meet strict time frames.

Benefits

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay.
• A competitive wage scale.
• A comprehensive health and wellness package including medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
• Additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.

Milwaukee Rehabilitation Hospital is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled