Food Service Associate

IHA; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

Market-competitive pay

Education assistance

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center in Boise is seeking a Food Service Associate to support the Food and Nutrition Services Department. The role involves preparing and assembling meals for patients on regular and modified diets, serving cafeteria customers, and delivering patient trays.

The position includes rotating shifts, full-time hours, and responsibilities across food preparation, service, and sanitation. Day-one benefits are provided, with opportunities to work in a hospital environment and

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience helpful.
• Reading and oral communication competency required.
• Must be able to operate equipment used by Food Service staff.
• Ability to disassemble/reassemble machines for cleaning.
• May shuttle food products to off-campus locations if required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble food items for patients on regular and modified diets and for cafeteria customers.
• Deliver and retrieve patient food trays.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas.
• Assist in dish room as needed.
• Ensure safe handling and sanitation throughout service areas.

Skills

Food service experience

Reading & oral communication

Operate food service equipment

Disassemble/reassemble machines

Customer service in cafeteria

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food service equipment

Job description

Position Summary & Highlights

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center located in Boise is hiring a Food Service Associate to support the Food and Nutrition Services Department.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center located in Boise is hiring a Food Service Associate to support the Food and Nutrition Services Department. This position is responsible for preparing and assembling food items for patients on regular and modified diets, cafeteria customers and for hospital patients. Delivers and retrieves patient food trays. Performs cleaning procedures on food service equipment and work areas. May be asked to shuttle food products to sites of off the main hospital campus.

What Will You Do

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organizational Mission, Core Values, and Vision in behaviors, practices, policies and decisions.


• Prepares and assembles food items for patients on regular and modified diets, as well as for cafeteria customers.


• Delivers and retrieves patient food trays.


• Serves food items to cafeteria customers.


• Cleans and sanitizes equipment and work areas.


• Assists in dish room as needed.


• Competency in basic reading and oral communication required.


• Must be able to operate equipment used by Food Service staff.


• Ability to disassemble and reassemble machines to keep equipment clean.


• May be required to shuttle food products to off campus locations (if this is a requirement of the position then a driver's license record will be required and a valid Idaho Driver's License).

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous food service experience helpful.


• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Schedule

This position will be scheduled for at least 40 hours a week. May include weekends, weekdays and holidays. Schedule is subject to change.

Highlights And Benefits

Day 1 Benefits for colleagues! Our comprehensive benefit package includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and more

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.


• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.


• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more!

Saint Alphonsus Health System

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;


• The region's most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);


• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.