Lead - Food Service Worker | Nutrition Services | PRN

Avera eCARE; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera eCARE is seeking a Lead Food Service Worker in Pierre, SD, to supervise food service operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The role involves training staff, managing inventory, and providing quality meal service to patients. Join a compassionate team dedicated to moving health forward.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Technical Certificate in dietary management.
• Leadership experience in food service is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervises food service staff to ensure meal quality and safety.
• Prepares food and supply orders, monitors inventory.
• Trains staff and ensures compliance with food handling regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Technical Certificate Graduate of approved dietary manager coursework

Tools

ServSafe Certificate

Job description

Lead - Food Service Worker | Nutrition Services | PRN page is loaded

Lead - Food Service Worker | Nutrition Services | PRN

Apply locations Pierre, SD time type Part time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-25007963

Location:

Avera Helmsley Center-Pierre

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$18.50 - $22.75

Position Highlights

You Belong at Avera

Be 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 Overview

Supervises department activities and functions performed by food service staff to provide patient meal service. Demonstrates and monitors safe and sanitary food service operation in compliance with state and federal regulations.

What you will do

• Supervises operation to ensure patients & residents receive meals per physician orders, that are therapeutically correct, tasty, attractively served and at appropriate temperature. Helps supervise daily operation to meet quality products, service, and productivity goals through scheduling changes, tray line supervision, adequate supplies, well-functioning equipment and positive feedback.
• Prepares and submits food and supply purchase orders for customer meals. Helps with food & supply inventories and assists with receiving of supplies & food by checking for quality and/or safety concerns, returning substandard items for credit. Routes invoices to accounting for payment timely. Keeps accurate records of supplies sent to other units for monthly accounting record-keeping.
• Assists with training staff needs, makes appropriate schedule changes, and monitors staff performance including, but not limited to, food preparation, service, and dishwashing. Provides direction, support, and supervision to staff.
• Monitors department work areas for compliance with food handling techniques, safety & sanitation polices and procedures.
• Sets up, serves, and clears special functions and catering events as scheduled.
• Completes special office and clinical assignments routinely and ongoing.
• Fills in for other positions in Nutrition and Food Service department as necessary.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Qualifications

The 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.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Technical Certificate Graduate of approved dietary manager coursework
• Certified Dietary Manager - Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals
• ServSafe Certificate - National Restaurant Association
• Previous leadership and/or food service experience
• Demonstrates leadership skills

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment 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] .

Why Avera?

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.