Food Service Assistant - Part Time

10000 Sanford; Sheldon (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Sheldon, IA seeks a Food Service Assistant to support hospital dining operations. You will handle food preparation, serving, and sanitation while following safety guidelines.

This role involves interacting with patients and staff, operating a cash register, and maintaining clean, compliant service areas; prior food service or retail experience is helpful.

Part-time schedule with 24 hours per week, on-site work, and opportunities to grow within a large rural health system.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Able to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required within designated time frame.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending upon location requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record food temperatures to HACCP standards.
• Set up, maintain and sanitize serving areas.
• Prepare, portion and serve food items; restock as needed.
• Process payments with a computerized cash register.
• Maintain cleanliness and quality control throughout shift.

Skills

Customer service experience

Reading and writing

Basic math

On-the-job training provided

Serv Safe may be required

Basic Life Support may be required

Job description

Food Service Assistant

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Employment Details

• Work Shift: Varies (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24
• Compensation: Salary Range: $15.50 - $22.50
• Union Position: No
• Department: Details

Job Description

The Food Service Assistant is responsible for certain duties including, but not limited to, monitoring and recording proper temperature of food, setting up and maintaining a clean and sanitized serving area, preparing and serving food items, restocking food areas, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, receiving payment for food and beverages using a computerized register and other related responsibilities.

Job Description Complies with Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines for food service. Provides outstanding customer service and effectively communicates with patrons and co-workers. Demonstrates ability to establish effective working relationships. Maintains quality control standards.

• May operate equipment such as, but not limited to, grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice cream dispensers, cash registers, computerized cash registers, steam equipment, dishwashers, telephones, refrigerators and freezers.

Preferably, displays experience working in the food industry. Possesses ability to work independently when necessary. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• Previous customer service experience, retail counting and reconciliation of money and knowledge of food service preferred.
• Possesses ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)may be required depending upon location requirements.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Company Overview

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill.

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties.

Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.

Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities.

Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.