Food Service Associate

CommonSpirit Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln, where you will play a vital role in food service operations. This position involves setting up serving counters, preparing and serving meals, and ensuring cleanliness in the dining area. You'll have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values teamwork and communication. If you are passionate about providing excellent service and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you. Your contributions will directly impact the well-being of patients and staff alike, making every day rewarding and fulfilling.

Qualifications

• Food Handler permit required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Previous food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and serve food items according to guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining and food service areas.
• Assemble and deliver patient trays accurately and timely.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to follow directions

Good eye-hand coordination

Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Cash register

Job description

Overview

CHI Health St. Elizabeth, founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889, is a full-service 260-bed nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln, Neb. St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care, women’s health, burn and wound care, cardiology, oncology, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and neuroscience.

Responsibilities

1. Sets up serving counters with hot and cold food items according to the established guidelines.
2. Serves food graciously and accurately to all customers.
3. Cleans and sanitizes tables, serving counters, and other food service equipment.
4. Prepares and serves grill menu items to order.
5. Operates the cash register and maintains cash records per department policy.
6. Maintains inventories, records temperatures, and assists in departmental quality assurance program.
7. Assembles, accurately and timely, patient tray assembly and portioning of food, beverages, etc., for the meal service.
8. Disassembles returned patient trays, cleans and sanitizes equipment, dishes, trays, and carts before and/or after each meal. Prepares dishwasher for operation and empties and cleans when finished.
9. Operates dishwasher to ensure thorough cleaning, sanitizing, and drying of dishware, pots and pans, and utensils. Sorts, stacks, and soaks all dishes and flatware in proper containers according to standardized procedures.
10. Keeps all equipment and working area clean and orderly. Maintains tray, china, and silverware supplies in the Dining Center. Loads, delivers, and returns food carts to and from all patient areas.

Qualifications

Required:

• Food Handler permit
• Ability to read and write or follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisory, and management personnel.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to be on feet all day. Good eye-hand coordination.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, climb on step ladder, and to reach above shoulder level.
• Ability to crouch, kneel, and balance. Ability to use both hands at the same time.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous food service experience.
• Cash handling experience for Dining Duties.