Food Service Worker

Dubuque County; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubuque County is seeking a dedicated staff member to maintain cleanliness in dining and kitchen areas and assist residents with meals. This role requires following sanitation protocols and HIPAA/privacy policies while performing daily housekeeping tasks.

The position involves operating standard cooking equipment, basic food prep, and stocking supplies, with emphasis on resident comfort and safety in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship provided by Dubuque County.

Responsibilities

• Cleans tables and chairs, utensils, equipment and kitchen areas.
• Clears food trays and dining area.
• Assists with minor food preparation.
• Follow sanitation protocols.
• Operate standard cooking equipment and prepare food.
• Assist residents with meal completion.
• Stock food and dishes daily.
• Adhere to HIPAA and county privacy policies.
• Sweep and mop floors; perform general cleaning duties.

Skills

Cleaning

Food service

Resident assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Pre-employment physical

Background check

US work authorization

Job description

• Cleans tables and chairs, kitchen utensils and equipment, stoves, refrigeration storage units, freezers, and kitchen area.
• Clears food trays and dishes from dining area.
• Assists with minor food preparation.
• Follow sanitation protocols.
• Operate standard cooking equipment/prepare food.
• Aid and assist residents with meal completion.
• Stock food and dishes daily.
• Follow HIPPA and County policies to ensure privacy of residents.
• Sweeps and mops floors and performs general cleaning duties.
• Performs related tasks as required.

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements:

• Vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Effective verbal speaking and hearing abilities are needed to handle communications with staff, residents, and others.
• Requires pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance.
• Requires standing most of the time to perform work responsibilities with regular walking between locations.
• Requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, and sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, gripping and apply physical intervention holds.
• Some exposure to slippery surfaces when floors are wet.
• Exposure to chemicals from cleaning compounds and exposure to bodily fluids require the use of personal protective equipment to safe guard against potential biological and chemical hazards.
• Work is primarily indoors.