Food Service Worker

Dubuque County, IA; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubuque County, IA is seeking staff to perform routine cleaning, dishwashing, and assist with meal delivery and preparation. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, stocking supplies, and adhering to privacy and safety protocols.

Applicants should be able to lift light to moderate weights, work indoors, and pass pre-employment checks. No visa sponsorship is provided by Dubuque County.

Qualifications

• Cleans tables, utensils, equipment, stoves, and kitchen areas.
• Assists with meal setup, delivery, and minor preparation.
• Follows sanitation protocols and privacy guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Clear food trays and dishes from dining area.
• Assist with minor food preparation.
• Operate standard cooking equipment/prepare food.
• Aid residents with meal completion.
• Stock food and dishes daily.
• Follow county policies to ensure privacy of residents.
• Sweep and mop floors; perform general cleaning duties.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Skills

Cleaning & sanitation

Food service support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Performs routine cleaning and dishwashing, assisting cook and other food service workers with set up and delivery of meals.

• 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 safeguard against potential biological and chemical hazards.
• Work is primarily indoors.