Food Service Associate

CommonSpirit Health; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to join their team. This role focuses on patient-centered care, ensuring that food is served graciously and accurately while maintaining a clean and orderly environment. Responsibilities include setting up serving counters, preparing grill menu items, and managing cash records. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to quality, this is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact in a supportive healthcare setting. Join a team that values compassion and excellence in care.

Qualifications

• Preferred: High school diploma or GED.
• Previous food service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up serving counters with food items according to guidelines.
• Accurate patient tray assembly and portioning of food.
• Cleans and sanitizes tables and food service equipment.

Skills

Food Service

Cash Handling

Sanitation Practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dishwasher

Cash Register

Job description

Overview

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

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. Accurate 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.
11. Maintains tray, china, and silverware supplies in the Dining Center. Loads, delivers, and returns food carts to and from all patient areas.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous food service experience.
• For Dining Center duties, cash handling experience.