Food Service Worker II - Full Time - Days

Bestcare; Fremont (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System is seeking a Food Service II at Methodist Fremont Health Hospital in Fremont, NE. The role involves preparing and presenting a variety of hot and cold foods for breakfast, lunch, dinner and events, while supporting kitchen operations and ensuring food safety.

You will read recipes, follow instructions, and maintain professional relations with staff. The position requires 1–2 years in food service, availability nights and weekends, and a willingness to learn and

Qualifications

• Reads recipes and follows written/verbal instructions.
• Maintains professional relationships with coworkers, supervisors, managers, vendor representatives, customers and clients.
• Ability to use a computer is preferred.
• Basic food-handling skills are preferred.
• Presents self in a professional manner with honesty and ethics.
• Willingness to learn and grow; maintains a positive attitude.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Reads recipes and product directions; uses kitchen utensils to prepare and portion foods.
• Assists in preparing hot/cold foods and proper storage.
• Keeps records and requisitions for supplies/equipment as needed.
• May have basic cooking duties (e.g., vegetables, chicken for salads).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written/verbal instructions

Professionalism

Computer skills

Food handling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some High School

Job description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System? At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary

Location: Methodist Fremont Health Hospital Address: 450 E 23rd St. - Fremont, NE Work Schedule: Mon-Fri with every other weekend required. Typical shift hours may include:

• 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Food Service Worker II will complete all duties and tasks of the Food Service I position. In addition, works primarily in the kitchen supporting the production of food products by accurately and efficiently preparing, portioning, cooking , and present a variety of hot and/or cold food items for various meal periods: to include Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Special/Catered Events.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions Reads recipes and/or product directions. Operates a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, seasons and knead foodstuffs for cooking storing and storing. Assists in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods, and properly stores food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage. Keeps records and requisition for supplies/equipment as needed. May have basic cooking responsibilities, i.e. cook vegetables, chicken for salads. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, with every other weekend required. Typical shift hours may include:

• 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Job Description

Education

Some High School, High School Diploma or General Education Development (G.E.D.) preferred.

License/Certifications

Experience 1-2 years related work experience required. 2-3 years related work experience preferred.

Skills

Able to read and follow written/verbal instructions. Maintains a professional relationship with all coworkers, supervisors, managers, vendor representatives, customers and client representatives. Ability to use a computer preferred. Basic food-handling skills preferred. Presents self in a highly professional manner to others and understands that honesty and ethics are essential. Able to maintain a positive attitude. Ability to communicate with co-workers and other departments with professionalism and respect Maintains a professional relationship with all co-workers, supervisors, managers, customers, patients and residents. Ability to provide clear directions and respond to patients, residents and employees. Willingness to be open to learning and growing. Maintains a positive attitude. Must comply with any dress code requirements. Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.

Physical Requirements

Physical Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus, with or without correct lenses. Significant walking or other means of mobility. Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours). Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and/or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift/move 40 pounds.

Environmental

Generally in an indoor setting; however, may involve outside activities and events. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily in a controlled, temperate environment; however, may be exposed to heat/cold during support of outside activities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

About Methodist

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission. Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affiantative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law. At Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and the people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. If you join our organization, you will have the opportunity to excel in your field, use the latest technologies, learn from the best and work as a team. You'll have the opportunity to make a difference through The Meaning of Care.