Patient Meal Assembly

Avera McKennan; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

Retirement matching

Career development guidance

Job summary

Avera McKennan in Sioux Falls is seeking a Food Service Assistant to support light food preparation and tray assembly for patient meals. You will push carts, stock storerooms, and help maintain a clean kitchen environment under a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires reliability for rotating shifts, including early mornings and weekends. Prior food service experience and basic computer skills are a plus, with opportunities for PTO and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent.
• Prior experience in Food Service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes tray line positions efficiently and on time.
• Delivers patient meal trays to Ambassador staff promptly.
• Cleans and stores dishware, silverware, and cooking equipment.
• Records temperatures and monitors food safety according to standards.
• Stores and disposes of unused food items as required.
• Performs simple food preparation and assembles nutrition items for patients.

Skills

Food service experience

Computer skills

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Location:Avera Behavioral Health Center-Sioux FallsWorker Type:RegularWork 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.$17.50 - $21.50Position HighlightsMonday -Friday 6:00am-2:30pm & 10:30am-7:00pm (rotating weeks)Every other weekend/holidays 80 hours 2 weeksFood service experience and computer skills a plus!You Belong at AveraBe 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 OverviewResponsible for light food preparation, putting away storeroom stock, pushing carts to food pantry's, units, or catering functions, washing dishes, traying food for patients and assigned cleaning of the kitchen.What you will doCompletes assigned tray line positions in an efficient and timely manner.Delivers patient meal trays to Ambassador staff in an efficient and timely manner.Cleans and stores dishware, silverware, and cooking equipment according to department standardsCompletes assigned cleaning according to department standardsRecords food and equipment temperatures and takes appropriate action.Stores and/or disposes of food items not used on the tray line according to department standards.Completes simple food preparation, and assembles nutrition items for the patient areas.Completes documentation to track food cost and delivers items as requested according to department standards.Essential QualificationsThe 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.Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:High School or GED EquivalentPrior experience in Food ServiceExpectations and StandardsCommitment 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.Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera 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].