Food Service Worker

Avera St. Luke's; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement Community is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker for evening shifts. You will prepare and assemble meals for patients and customers, serve items according to diet and menu requirements, and maintain clean, sanitary kitchen areas throughout the shift.

You will also stock areas, operate the dish machine, and assist with register duties as needed while contributing to a compassionate, team-based environment focused on patient care and hospitality.

Qualifications

• High School or GED or equivalent required.
• 1–6 months of food service experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize assigned food items for patients and customers.
• Serve food items according to diet, specifications and menu.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, dishes, and surfaces following proper procedures.
• Stock storerooms, refrigerators, and work areas using FIFO principles.
• Operate dish machine and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• May assist with cash register functions and money handling.

Skills

Food service

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Cash register operation

Job description

Location:Avera Mother Joseph Manor Retirement CommunityWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Primarily evenings with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$17.50 - $21.50Position HighlightsEvening shift: 4:15pm-7:30pm, e/o wknd/hol; 16hrs/2wksYou Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief OverviewHelps provide quality customer meals through snack and meal assembly, service, and cleanup. Assist with meal service activities.What you will doPrepare and organize assigned food items efficiently and accurately for patients and other customers.Serve food items in accordance with diet, specifications and menu requirements.Cleans and sanitizes equipment, utensils, dishes, pots/pans, floor mats, floors, and work areas following proper procedure.Stocks storerooms, refrigerators and work areas with supplies using first in, first out principle and appropriate dating.Operates dish machine and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.May work the register, close out register and counts money. Properly places money and money drawer in designated location.Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:High School or GED EquivalentOne to six months of food service experienceExpectations and StandardsCommitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.Maintain confidentiality.Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].