Nutrition Services Aide - 40 hours a week - Nutrition Services HCHC

greatriverhealth; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Retirement program matching

Health, Dental and Vision plans

HSA and FSA

Employee discounts

Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D

Paid time off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Discounted cafeteria meals

Parental Leave

Employee Service Recognition

Voluntary plans including Life, AD&D,,

Job summary

Great River Health is seeking a dedicated food service worker to prepare meals following prescribed medical nutrition therapy and safety guidelines. You will assist with menu selections, portioning, and serving to residents while ensuring cleanliness and compliance with sanitation codes.

The role supports daily kitchen operations, collaborates with the Manager on menu execution, and requires strong attention to detail, teamwork, and reliability in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in customer service or service jobs is preferred.
• Strong reading and basic math skills for problem-solving.
• Excellent listening and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook food items per planned menus and dietary needs.
• Serve meals to residents and staff with proper portioning.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and storage standards.
• Keep galley equipment and work areas clean and organized.
• Wash and sanitize cookware and utensils.
• Monitor temperatures and document food usage and safety compliance.
• Direct and coordinate staff assisting in meal prep and service.
• Maintain clean storage and work areas; manage waste.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Reading documents

Communication skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Manual dexterity

Basic math

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Minimum Hiring Wage: From $16.50 per hour

Job Details:

Scheduled Hours: Days beginning at 5:30am or 6:00am

Occasional evening shifts

Every other weekend (5:30am - 2:00pm)

Every other holiday (5:30am - 2:00pm)

Job Description

A Brief Overview

To provide high-quality food service in accordance with prescribed medical nutrition therapy while meeting all food safety and sanitation codes. To assist patients in menu selections in accordance with their prescribed medical nutrition therapeutic needs.

What you will do

• Prepare and cook food items, including meats, fish, poultry, and baked goods, according to planned menus, special dietary needs, and portion requirements.
• Serve meals to facility residents, employees, or patrons, ensuring proper portioning and adherence to dietary guidelines.
• Adhere to food safety regulations for sanitation, storage, and handling, including monitoring the use of government food commodities.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
• Wash and sanitize pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment.
• Monitor food temperatures and maintain records of food use, expenditures, and compliance with safety standards.
• Direct and coordinate activities of staff assisting in meal preparation and service.
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area, including sweeping, mopping, and waste management.
• Operate and maintain kitchen tools and equipment, including proper knife handling and care.
• Connect with the Manager daily to prepare and execute menus accurately, incorporating garnishing for customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) (preferred)
• Experience working with customers or previous work in a service job (preferred)
• Basic math skills for problem-solving.
• Ability to read and understand work documents.
• Strong listening and communication skills.
• Time management and task coordination.
• Attention to detail and ability to focus.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to identify and address potential issues.
• Manual dexterity for handling small tools and objects.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.