FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT - PM

Winnebago County, Wisconsin; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential $1/Hr.

Job summary

Park View Health Center in Wisconsin is seeking a Food Service Assistant to perform kitchen duties, portion meals per diet guidelines, and maintain food safety standards. Shifts run 11am–7pm, 40 hours/week, with hourly pay and weekend differential.

Responsibilities include assembling meals, following sanitation procedures, transporting trays, and supporting a team in Nutrition Services. A high school diploma and prior food service experience are preferred; computer skills and ability to follow

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Experience in healthcare food service or kitchen is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow diet guidelines and directions.

Responsibilities

• Assemble resident meals per menu and diet requirements with correct temperatures.
• Follow sanitation and infection control procedures for food prep areas.
• Load, transport, and serve meal trays to residents per procedures.

Skills

Reading instructions

Diet knowledge

HIPAA compliance

Computer skills

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma

Healthcare food service exp preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Temperature monitoring software

Job description

POSITION TITLE

Food Service Assistant

LOCATION

Park View Health Center

HIRING RANGE

$18.17-$20.18/Hr.

STATUS

Full Time

HOURS PER WEEK

40

WORK HOURS

11am-7pm

SPECIAL PAY

Weekend Differential $1/Hr.

DEPARTMENT

Park View Health Center – Food and Nutrition Services

PAY BASIS

Hourly

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

Responsible for a variety of kitchen duties including accurately portioning meal/meal trays in accordance with approved diet guidelines and portions, and following safe food handling procedures.Cleans and cares for food service equipment and work areas according to established procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1.Assembles resident meal tray/meals according to menu and diet requirements while ensuring the proper serving temperatures is maintained according to established procedures and that the food is served attractively.
• 2.Follows proper sanitation and infection control procedures at appropriate times:hand washing, cleaning, and sanitizing food preparation areas, equipment, pots/pans and dishes according to procedure.
• 3. Load and transport meal tray/meals and deliver and or serve in accordance to established procedures

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• 1.Reports repairs and maintenance to Lead Food Service Assistant
• 2.Dresses in accordance with established uniform policy
• 3.Exercises good judgment and follows Park View policies and procedures
• 4.Follows individual job assignment or other duties as assigned
• 5.Work with peers in a team environment, asking for help as needed or assist coworkers as needed.
• 6.Observe established safety procedures necessary to operate equipment necessary to perform the job. Demonstrating ability to safety and effectively utilize necessary power equipment. (i.e. dish-machine, garbage disposal, etc)
• 7.Stores food in designated areas in appropriate containers using proper date marking system established

WORK RELATIONSHIPS

• 1.Reports to Lead Food Service Assistant
• 2.Works with Food Service Assistants, Cooks, Clinical Dietitian, Food and Nutrition Services Manager, Park View staff, residents and resident family members

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION

• 1.High School graduation or equivalent preferred.
• 2.Previous healthcare food service or kitchen experience desired

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 1.Ability to read and understand written and oral direction
• 2.Knowledge of therapeutic and texture modified diets desired
• 3.Ability to hold all patient, facility and department information in confidence in compliance with HIPPA regulation
• 4.Accept responsibility to immediately report any observation or have knowledge of alleged mistreatment, abuse or neglect of a resident and/or misappropriation of resident’s property.
• 5.Computer skills include: Microsoft Office or similar products, ability to use email, e-learning and temperature monitoring software.
• 6.Ability to work varied week day schedule and every other weekend.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1.Stands walks and reaches the majority of workday, ability to stoop, climb, bend and lift up to 40 pounds; knowledge of proper body mechanics and use of correct lifting techniques.
• 2.Ability to tolerate temperature changes, including working in areas with operating ovens, stoves and going in - out of refrigeration and freezers.
• 3.May be required to enter resident isolation area and or room wearing appropriate coverings during meal service tray delivery and pick-up