Food Service Associate I

ThedaCare; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health care system is seeking a dedicated Food Service Associate I to join their team in Appleton. This role involves preparing and delivering meals, ensuring food safety, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing exceptional service to patients and families while adhering to strict sanitation and food handling guidelines. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of the community while enjoying a supportive work environment focused on professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health Coaches

Mental Health Support

Flexible Scheduling

Work/Life Balance

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand English.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles meal trays and delivers food to patients efficiently.
• Cleans dishes and maintains sanitation standards in the kitchen.
• Interacts with customers in a friendly manner while serving.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Sanitation Procedures

Food Safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired!

Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.

At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –

• Lifestyle Engagement
  • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support

• Access & Affordability
  • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary :

The Food Service Associate I assists in the preparation, assembly, and delivery of food to our customers. Delivers meal trays, nourishments, and floor stock to patient/resident rooms or designated areas. Cleans and sanitizes dishes, utensils, and equipment to maintain a clean food service department.

Job Description:

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Accurately assembles meal trays/meals, snacks, and nourishments per specified meal order or diet guidelines, adhering to portion control and quality food presentation standards.

• Loads and transports food carts, and delivers food to patient/resident room or designated area following established procedures.

• Cleans dishes, utensils, equipment, and work area following established sanitation procedures.

• Performs prep work such as washing and peeling of fruits and vegetables. Cuts and portions desserts.

• Delivers and stocks food supplies in designated areas according to established par levels, ensuring proper rotation of items and monitoring expiration dates.

• Uses necessary equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

• Serves our cafeteria customers in a friendly, efficient manner by performing cashier duties, restocking supplies, and maintaining cleanliness.

• Restocks and maintains food and other supplies in an orderly manner, observing all food storage standards.

• Follows established food handling procedures and monitors temperature of food and equipment to ensure food safety and infection control practices are met.

• Maintains friendly customer interaction with patients and families.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Must be able to read/write/understand English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance

• Job classification is not exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing normal job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Normally works in climate controlled environment, although may be exposed to heat and humidity from cooking equipment and refrigeration temperatures while in coolers and freezer

• Frequent standing with movement throughout work area • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments

• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock

• Occasional high noise level in work environment

• Possible exposure to hazardous materials

• Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers.

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Scheduled FTE:

0.8

Location:

Heritage - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt:

No