Food Service Associate I

ThedaCare; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

ThedaCare in Berlin, Wisconsin is seeking a Food Service Associate I to assist in preparing, assembling, and delivering meals to patients and residents. You will clean and sanitize dishes and equipment, perform prep work, and support cashier duties to ensure friendly, efficient service.

This role requires a High School diploma or GED (preferred) and the ability to read, write, and understand English. The position is part-time, 12 hours per week, in a climate-controlled hospital environment with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must be able to read/write/understand English.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assembles meal trays, nourishments, and snacks per order and diet guidelines.
• Delivers meals to patient/resident rooms and designated areas.
• Cleans dishes, utensils, and equipment and maintains a clean work area.
• Performs prep work such as washing and peeling of fruits and vegetables.
• Performs cashier duties and restocks supplies to serve cafeteria customers.
• Follows food handling procedures and maintains food safety standards.

Skills

Food service

Cashier duties

Customer interaction

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.

Scheduling Information

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 12
• Scheduled FTE: 0.3
• Location: Juliette Manor - Berlin,Wisconsin
• Overtime Exempt: No
• Worker Shift Details: Days

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.