Patient Dining Aide: Part-Time with Rotating Shifts

MercyOne; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City, IA is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to support patient meals on assigned units, including tray assembly, delivery, and responding to patient requests with courtesy and care.

Responsibilities cover setting up serving areas, verifying diets, washing dishes, assisting with Meals on Wheels, maintaining cleanliness, and following HACCP food safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform detailed assignments, follow directions, work under pressure, and adapt to change.
• Provide proof of Mandatory Reporting via current certificate or complete the course within 6 months of hire; renewal every five years.
• Possession of valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and delivers meal trays to patient care units, including late trays, room service meal trays, and nourishments for general and therapeutic diets.
• Washes and sanitizes soiled pans, dishes, utensils, and other equipment.
• Assists with the assembly of home delivered meals (Meals on Wheels).
• Sets up and maintains serving areas according to department guidelines; notifies staff of shortages to avoid interruptions.
• Prepares and serves food according to therapeutic diets, standardized recipes, menus and service guidelines including quality and appearance.
• Follows HACCP techniques and other food safety guidelines in preparation, storage, handling, and holding of all food items including leftovers.
• Rotates food products and other items on a first-in, first-out basis; labels and dates items.
• Maintains quality monitor records related to food and equipment to ensure food safety.
• Assists with catered functions as needed.
• Completes restocking of work area to include supplies, condiments, silverware and dishware as needed.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Attention to detail

Mandatory reporting cert

Driver's license preferred

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City, IA is seeking a part-time Food Service Assistant to support patient meals on assigned units, including tray assembly, delivery, and responding to patient requests with courtesy and care.

Responsibilities cover setting up serving areas, verifying diets, washing dishes, assisting with Meals on Wheels, maintaining cleanliness, and following HACCP food safety guidelines.