Hospital Food Service Associate – Afternoon Shift

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Regular, Afternoon Shift team member to help provide quality patient meals and service. You will assemble meals, serve items per diet and menu requirements, and maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and service areas.

You will join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate care. Experience is helpful, but the role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, attention to safety, and adherence to CMS and hospital

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential job function with basic visual acuity and effective communication.
• Prior food service experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize assigned food items for patients and customers.
• Serve food items according to diet, specifications and menu requirements.
• Clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and work areas following procedures.
• Stock storerooms and work areas with supplies using FIFO and dating.
• Operate dish machine and kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• May work the register and handle cash through the closing process.

Skills

Food service

Patient meals

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Regular, Afternoon Shift team member to help provide quality patient meals and service. You will assemble meals, serve items per diet and menu requirements, and maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen and service areas.

You will join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate care. Experience is helpful, but the role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, attention to safety, and adherence to CMS and hospital