Server LTC | PRN day shift

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Avera Prince of Peace-Skilled Nursing is seeking a PRN Food Service Assistant in Sioux Falls, SD. The role supports meal tray assembly, dishwashing, and safe food handling for residents.

You will follow simple recipes, assist with light meal prep, ensure dietary instructions are followed, and maintain department sanitation standards throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience or training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and stores dishes; maintain sanitation.
• Serve foods and assemble resident trays; adhere to diets.
• Clean daily schedule; use proper chemicals.
• Follow production sheets and general guidelines.
• Assist Production Cook with light meal prep.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Pay Range

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

Location

Avera Prince of Peace-Skilled Nursing

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.50 - $21.50

Position Highlights

Monday & Friday 6:00am-2:30pm; PRN as needed
Every other weekend, every other holiday
Customer service and food service preferred.

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 accurate meal tray assembly and dish washing procedures to maintain sanitation. Responsible for trayline set-up and storage of trayline foods. Responsible for accurately serving food to the residents, following any dietary restrictions, accurate preparation of resident nourishment's, maintain set department sanitation standards and time management. Follow simple recipes. Responsible to assist the Production Cook position with light meal preparation such as preparing sandwiches, opening cans of food etc.

What You Will Do

• Cleans and stores dishes according to set departmental standards. Completes cleaning process in an efficient and timely manner. Utilizes chemicals appropriately. Maintains work area i.e.; sweep floor, mop, sanitize counters, taking out garbage.
• Correctly serves foods and assembles trays for residents. Adheres to specific diet alterations, utilizes menu extensions, and/or seeks clarification from immediate supervision when needed. 100% tray assurance is expected.
• Completes assigned daily cleaning schedule within department including, but not limited to individual work area, other equipment used, and storage areas in accordance with set department standards. Utilizes proper chemicals.
• Successfully demonstrates required competencies as demonstrated on unit specific checklist.
• Successfully demonstrates proper hand washing techniques as required by department standards.
• Understands basic measuring utensils and follows production sheets and special function sheets.
• Follows safe food handling procedures, utensils, gloves, etc. In accordance with set department standards. Knowledge of HACCP guidelines.
• Abides by the schedule and select menus for the residents
• Follows dish room/pot and pan procedures, uses chemicals, drying time, and sanitization procedures.

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 ; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

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].