Food Service Worker

Winona Health; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Winona Health is seeking a Food Service Worker in the Food & Nutrition Services department. This 0.75 FTE role (60 hours per pay period) covers 1st shift from 6:30am to 3:00pm with every-other weekend and holiday rotations. Starting pay ranges from $15.00 to $18.00 per hour based on experience.

Responsibilities include preparing and distributing nutritious meals for patients and staff, providing excellent customer service, and maintaining HACCP and MDH compliance. Teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred.
• Must follow HACCP and MDH guidelines.
• Cash handling and knowledge of food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service to all patients, residents, customers, and fellow caregivers.
• Anticipates the needs and wants of those we serve.
• Performs work duties within HACCP and MDH guidelines.
• Complete regulatory documentation as required.
• Stores food items at the proper temperature with proper labeling and dating information.
• Sanitizes work area at the end of the scheduled workday by completing the sanitation checklist.
• Use of commercial dishwashing equipment and other commercial food service equipment.
• Reads and understands the use of general clinical diet terms.
• Cash handling and use of the retail point-of-sale system.
• Prioritizes and organizes work efficiently to meet department timelines.
• Completes mandatory educational requirements of Winona Health caregivers.
• Understands, supports, and integrates the organization’s vision/mission/values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Previous food service experience

Tools

Retail POS system

Job description

0.75 FTE, 60 Hours a Pay Period

Weekends: Every Other

• Starting Pay Range Between $15.00 - $18.00 Based on Experience

Food & Nutrition Services

0.75 FTE, 60 Hours a Pay Period

1st Shift, Hours between 6:30am - 3:00pm

Weekends: Every Other

Holidays: Every Other

• Starting Pay Range Between $15.00 - $18.00 Based on Experience

Position Overview

The Food Service worker assists in the preparation and distribution of nutritional and appealing foods for our patients, residents, customers, fellow caregivers, and visitors. This position must be flexible to work in several positions with varied responsibilities. Must provide excellent customer service to those we serve. Works well with fellow caregivers to create a positive team environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

• Provides excellent customer service to all patients, residents, customers, and fellow caregivers.
• Anticipates the needs and wants of those we serve.
• Performs work duties within HACCP and MDH guidelines.
• Complete regulatory documentation as required.
• Stores food items at the proper temperature with proper labeling and dating information.
• Sanitizes work area at the end of the scheduled workday by completing the sanitation checklist.
• Use of commercial dishwashing equipment and other commercial food service equipment.
• Reads and understands the use of general clinical diet terms.
• Cash handling and use of the retail point-of-sale system.
• Prioritizes and organizes work efficiently to meet department timelines.
• Completes mandatory educational requirements of Winona Health caregivers.
• Understands, supports, and integrates the organization’s vision/mission/values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills And Experience

• Previous food service experience preferred.

Summary Of Benefits At Winona Health

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:

Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives

Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans

Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b)-retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met

Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being

Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth

Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources

Internal Applicant Policy

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications. Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request a transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training, and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.