Server | PRN

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

Job summary

Avera Health in South Dakota is seeking a PRN dietary support aide responsible for accurate meal tray assembly and dishwashing, maintaining sanitation, and serving residents according to dietary restrictions. You will assist the production cook with light meal prep, follow recipes, and ensure 100% tray accuracy.

Monday–Friday 6:00am–2:30pm with every other weekend and holiday. This position requires a high school diploma or GED, good communication, and ability to work with a team in a health

Qualifications

• High School or GED equivalent is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and stores dishes according to set departmental standards, completing cleaning efficiently and safely.
• Serves foods and assembles trays for residents, adhering to dietary alterations and ensuring 100% tray accuracy.
• Follows daily cleaning schedules and uses proper chemicals while maintaining sanitation.
• Demonstrates required competencies and proper hand washing techniques as per guidelines.
• Follows production sheets, measuring utensils, and HACCP-based food handling procedures.
• Assists the Production Cook with light meal prep such as sandwiches and opening cans.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Aug 14, 2026

$17 - $21/hour

Location:

Avera Prince of Peace-Skilled Nursing

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

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

$17.50 - $21.50

Position Highlights

Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm; PRN as needed

Every other weekend, every other holiday

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 1-605-504-4440 or send an email to [e-mail].

Avera Holy Family Hospital provides exceptional healthcare services with a commitment to community wellness, featuring advanced medical technology and compassionate patient care.

Non-profit Organizations Consumer Services

Company size 1 employees

Company type Nonprofit Founded 1944

Where they work

South Dakota, US