Food Service Aide - Per Diem

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital in Bowling Green, KY is seeking a Food Service Aide on a Per Diem schedule. You will assist in preparing and serving meals for patients and staff, following sanitation and safety guidelines. Ideal candidates are 18+, have a Food Handlers Card, and are committed to customer service.

Training is provided; opportunities for additional shifts and advancement. This role contributes to compassionate care by providing nutritious, timely meals that accommodate

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Food Handlers Card required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality food in a timely and efficient manner.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely.
• Complete cleaning duties, trash removal, and sanitation tasks.
• Assist patients with menu selections and dietary considerations.
• Stock nourishment rooms and assist with kitchen stocking.
• Perform cafeteria duties including serving, cashier responsibilities.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP and infection control guidelines.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Food Handlers Card

Job description

Southern Kentucky Rehabilitation Hospital A Select Medical and Vibra Healthcare partnership

Position: Food Service Aide

Location: Bowling Green, KY

Schedule: Per Diem

$17.00 per hour

Our Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Prepare high-quality food in a timely and efficient manner
• Operate equipment and perform related duties in a safe manner
• Complete all procedures scheduled during the shift without compromising the quality of work
• Maintain compliance to regulatory requirements for safe food handling, by following sanitation, infection control, risk management guidelines and HACCP plan.
• Completes cleaning duties, pulling trash, sweeping, mopping
• Assist patients in completing menu selections, offering alternative menu in accordance with food allergies, food sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences.
• Update and validate diet changes in the patient diet management system, prints and distributes reports, tallies, menus and meal tickets.
• Stock nourishment rooms and assist with kitchen stocking
• Perform cafeteria duties as assigned including serving, grilling, stocking, cleaning and cash handling.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older
• Food Handlers Card

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Sanitation/Safe Food Handling
• Healthcare/restaurant experience
• Commitment to customer service
• Willingness to perform routine tasks and effectively work alongside the culinary team and leaders

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process and are to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*