Food Service Worker

Avera Queen of Peace; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell, SD is hiring a Food Service Aide to assist with meal preparation, service, and cleanup. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide quality patient meals and maintain a clean kitchen environment.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and 1–6 months of food service experience, with opportunities to grow within a values-driven healthcare system. This is a regular shift position with a focus on CARE and patient-focused service.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent.
• One to six months of food service experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize assigned food items for patients and customers.
• Serve food per diet, specifications and menu.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Stock storerooms, refrigerators, and work areas using FIFO.
• Operate dish machine and kitchen equipment safely.
• May work the register and handle cash.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Location:Avera Brady Health and RehabWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Afternoon Shift (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 HighlightsYou 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].