Food Service Aide (PRN - as needed)

Indianapolis Rehabilitation Hospital; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Indianapolis Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Dietary Aide on an as-needed schedule. The role involves assisting with preparation and service of meals for patients, staff and events, while maintaining food safety and proper temperatures and presenting foods attractively.

Ideal candidates have experience as a prep cook or cook, knowledge of recipes, and ServSafe or equivalent certifications. Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills are important, with attention to detail

Qualifications

• Experience as a Prep Cook or Cook preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and service of food to patients, employees and events.
• Maintain food safety and proper temperatures, and ensure attractive presentation.
• Keep work area clean and safe; take out trash and stock dishes, utensils, and glassware.
• Deliver food to patient floors; restock items and clean appliances and machines.
• Sweep and mop floors; document temperature readings of the dishmachine during shifts.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Recipe execution

Communication skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

ServSafe certification

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.

Desired:

• 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