Food Service Associate

Trinity Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in West Des Moines, IA, is hiring for a full-time food service position in our café. You will prepare hot and cold foods, slice produce, stock items, and maintain clean, sanitary work areas while following food safety guidelines.

The role requires teamwork, reliability, and willingness to work rotating shifts, including every other weekend. Experience in restaurant or food service is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read and write.
• Experience in restaurant or food service operations preferred.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Hot and cold food production for retail sales.
• Sliced fruit, vegetables, desserts, meats for retail production and sales.
• Sets up for café sales- stock food and paper products.
• Checks food temperatures frequently throughout shift and documents temperatures.
• Monitors temperature of freezers, refrigeration, dishwasher and heating units and documents temperatures.
• Maintain refrigeration units in clean, orderly condition and compliant with food codes.
• Requisitions, transports and replenishes foods and supplies to replenish the inventory in the café.
• Inspects items for integrity and rotates stock, disposes of outdated products or incorrect temperatures.
• Wraps, labels, dates food items; portions and packages cold food items; stocks and cleans display cases.

Skills

Food prep

Food safety

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

Posting

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Hot and cold food production for retail sales.
• Sliced fruit, vegetables, desserts, meats for retail production and sales.
• Sets up for café sales- stock food and paper products.
• Checks food temperatures frequently throughout shift. Documents temperatures on applicable forms. Notifies Supervisor immediately of any food out of compliance.
• Monitors temperature of freezers, refrigeration, dishwasher and heating units throughout shift. Documents temperatures on appropriate forms. Notifies Supervisor immediately of any food out of compliance.
• Maintain refrigeration units in clean orderly condition, compliant with food codes and regulatory agencies.
• Requisitions, transports and replenishes foods and supplies to replenish the inventory in the café.
• Inspects items for integrity. Rotates stock, disposes of outdated products or less than optimum quality or correct temperature.
• Properly wraps, labels, dates food items.
• Portions and packages cold food items; stocks and cleans refrigerated display cases inside and out.
• Makes coffee, juice and smoothies; replenishes and cleans beverage-dispensing machines and areas.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work area, the café serving and seating area, and equipment.
• Pushes food carts, racks and dish bins.
• May cook at the grill, fryer, or sandwich grill.
• Deep cleans refrigerators, counter tops and cupboards, tile, and entire café serving and seating areas including microwaves, tables, chairs and tray return. Cleans and sanitizes utensils and equipment.
• Maintains signage daily.
• Uses standardized and non-standardized recipes and ingredients to prepare, create, and process foods.
• Assists in other areas as requested.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of several subjects in order to prepare reports, perform calculations and/or deal effectively with other people. Ability to read and write.
• Experience in restaurant or food service operations preferred.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

Hours:

Every other weekend, Vary

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran