Food Service Assistant - Nutrition Services

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Food Service Assistant - Nutrition Services for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position at St. Joseph Medical Center. The role supports hospital dining and catering operations, preparing and delivering meals under HACCP guidelines.

Primary duties include food preparation, service, cleanup, and occasional cashier responsibilities. Candidates should have a high school diploma, food handlers card, strong customer service, and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Food Handlers Card - Washington required or preferred
• Experience in food service and customer interaction
• Knowledge of HACCP or safe food handling principles
• Ability to operate basic food service equipment and cash register

Responsibilities

• Prepare, mix, assemble, portion, serve and store food following guidelines.
• Operate dish machine and perform heavy cleaning per safety rules.
• Transport equipment, food, supplies and trash as directed.
• May serve as cafeteria cashier or run the cash register
• Follow station setup and cleanup procedures

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Food handling knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Food Service Assistant - Nutrition Services for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.97 – $31.45. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks which includes preparation, service, clean-up and delivery of food products in support of hospital food and catering service operations using HACCP guidelines for safe food handling.

Details of the Position

• Prepare, mix, assemble, portion, serve and store food following applicable guidelines.
• Operate dish machine, wash pots and perform heavy cleaning duties following safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Transport equipment, food, supplies and trash as directed.
• May act as cafeteria cashier/running the cash register
• Follow guidelines for assigned station set-up and clean-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: previous work experience
• Preferred: Retail food service experience
• Required: Food Handlers Card - Washington
• Strong customer service skills (Required)
• Knowledge and understanding of proper food handling and sanitation (Required)
• Ability to work well with others (Required)
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to effectively and safely perform the functions of this role (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

St. Joseph Medical Center:

• May takes electronic meal orders from patients in person and over the phone using an electronic table and associated software that specifies patient’s specific dietary options.
• Delivers and retrieves patient trays. Rounds with the patient to ensure their experience was satisfactory.
• Delivers snacks, nourishments and tube feeding to patient care units.
• Additional Training: May be expected to pass electronic tablet competency testing within orientation period; May be expected to pass competency testing on basic nutrition and special diet orders within the orientation period.

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Cooks: Continuous moving around area. Lifting: Frequent up to 22 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs. Occasional carrying up to 20 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping/ grasping. Occasional squatting/kneeling. Frequent pushing/pulling 14 lbs. sustained force with frequent stop/start. Occasional repetitive push/pull (scrubbing grill/oven).

• Diet Rep/Aide: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.

• Food service asst.: Continuous moving around area. Lifting: Frequent up to 12 lbs. Occasional up to 44 lbs. Occasional carrying up 25 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping, grasping. Occasional squatting/kneeling. Frequent pushing/pulling 30 lbs. sustained force with frequent stop/start.

• Stores Coord Asst: Continuous moving around area. Lifting: Frequent up to 50 lbs. Occasional up to 35 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping/ grasping. Occasional squatting/kneeling .

Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Working near/around heated surfaces (oven).

• Working near/around water/liquid.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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