Food Service Assistant - Part Time Evening

sanford; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 21,491,000 - 31,519,000; Part time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Ottumwa is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support daily food service operations in a hospital setting. You will monitor temperatures, set up and sanitize serving areas, prepare and serve items, restock stations, and handle payments with a computerized register.

The role emphasizes HACCP compliance, customer service, teamwork, and the ability to stand for long periods. Minimum age 16, previous customer service preferred, basic math, and on‑the‑job training provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 years.
• Previous customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions; basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Complies with HACCP guidelines for food service.
• Provides outstanding customer service and communicates with patrons and co-workers.
• Maintains clean and sanitized serving areas and operates serving equipment.
• Receives payment for food/beverages using a computerized register; handles cash accurately.
• Maintains equipment and walks/stands for extended periods.

Skills

Customer service

Reading & writing

Basic math

Job description

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.

Work Shift:

Evening (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Compensation:

Salary Range: $15.00 - $22.00

$2500 Sign on Bonus

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Summary

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.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].