Food Service Aide (PRN - as needed)

Indianapolis Rehabilitation Hospital; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Indianapolis Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking an as-needed Dietary Aide or Cook to assist with food preparation and service for patients, staff, and events. Follow food safety standards, ensure meals are served at proper temperatures and presented attractively.

Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and assist with trash, dishware, restocking, and transport of meals to patient floors. Experience as prep cook or cook is preferred but not required; ServSafe or other food safety certification is

Qualifications

• Experience as Prep Cook or Cook preferred, but not required.
• Ability to interpret recipes and instructions in detail.
• Food safety certifications as required (ServSafe).
• Experience in healthcare foodservice is a plus.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and service of food for patients and staff.
• Maintain proper food handling and safety techniques.
• Deliver food to patient floors and restock items.
• Keep dishmachines and kitchens clean; document temperature readings.
• Support with trash removal and floor cleaning.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Job description

This is an as needed schedule - Experience as a Dietary Aide or Host is preferred.

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, restock items, clean appliances and machines. sweeping and mopping floors. Document temperature readings of the dishmachine 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.
• Experience in healthcare foodservice 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

Join our team and you will experience a total rewards package to support your health, life, career and retirement including:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to progress in function, skill, and pay.
• A competitive wage scale.

We offer a benefits package that will best suit your family’s needs. You can choose from a variety of medical coverage plans that best fit your lifestyle. You also have the option to enroll in additional perks such as 401k, life insurance, and disability plans.

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