Patient Meal Assembly

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

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker. You will assist with light food preparation, stocking storerooms, pushing carts to food pantries or catering events, washing dishes, and tray assembly for patient meals.

The role includes rotating shifts and weekend/holiday coverage, with a Saturday/Sunday rhythm. Responsibilities include completing tray line positions, delivering meals to Ambassador staff, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and documenting

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and support staff.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform duties and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned tray line positions efficiently and on time.
• Delivers patient meal trays to Ambassador staff promptly.
• Cleans and stores dishware, silverware, and cooking equipment per department standards.
• Performs cleaning tasks as assigned according to standards.
• Records food and equipment temperatures and takes appropriate action.
• Stores or disposes of unused food items per guidelines.
• Prepares simple food items and assembles nutrition items for patient areas.
• Maintains documentation to track food cost and delivers items as requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Visual acuity

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Sioux Falls, SD

Part time

R-260028527

Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

Primarily days with rotating weekends and holidays (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$17.50 - $21.50

Position Highlights

Any combination of the following for shifts:

Morning 6am-230pm

Evening 345-8pm

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

Responsible 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 do

• Completes 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 standards

• Completes assigned cleaning according to department standards

• Records 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 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.

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent

• Prior experience in Food Service

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].

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.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

For TTY, dial 711

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.