Food Service Associate
The posted compensation range of $15.00 - $20.33 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
At CHI Health Mercy Corning our mission has been to nurture and enhance the quality of life for residents of Adams and Taylor counties in Iowa. Whether its providing emergency care to a child detecting a disease early enough to save a patients life or restoring a senior citizens mobility and independence after an injury or fall CHI Health Mercy Corning provides comprehensive care in familiar surroundings. Our physicians and mid-level practitioners work with a full complement of advanced technology to bring quality care to you. Our medical staff offers a wide range of medical specialities from primary care to oncology.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
This person serves CHI Health’s vision and mission by supporting patient meals with the proper foods and beverages according to the menus and production sheets. Assists in patient tray line assembly and related duties. Loads, operates, and cleans the dishwasher. Assists in the service of meals to Dining Center patrons and operates the cash register. Maintains the records, inventories, surveys, and other controls relevant to the Dining Center. Works as part of the team on proper storage, equipment operation, in all food service areas to maintain high standards of sanitation and safety requirements of the department, reporting all unsafe conditions.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Sets up serving counters with hot and cold food items according to the established guidelines.
- Serves food graciously and accurately to all customers.
- Cleans and sanitizes tables, serving counters and other food service equipment.
- Prepares and serves grill menu items to order.
- Operates the cash register and maintains cash records per department policy.
- Maintains inventories, records temperatures, and assists in departmental quality assurance program.
- Accurate and timely patient tray assembly and portioning of food, beverages, etc., for the meal service.
- Disassembles returned patient trays, cleans and sanitizes equipment, dishes, trays and carts before and/or after each meal. Prepares dishwasher for operation and empties and cleans when finished.
- Operates dishwasher to ensure thorough cleaning, sanitizing, and drying of dishware, pots and pans, and utensils. Sorts, stacks, and soaks all dishes and flatware in proper containers according to standardized procedures.
- Keeps all equipment and working area clean and orderly. Maintains tray, china, and silverware supplies in the Dining Center. Loads, delivers, and returns food carts to and from all patient areas.
Qualifications
Required Education for Staff Job Levels | none |
Required Licensure and Certifications | Food Handler permit – If required by the county (Lancaster Required |
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Must be able to read and write or follow oral and written directions. Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisory and management personnel. Must pass the health screening required by the Hospital. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Ability to be on feet all day. Must have good eye-hand coordination. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, climb on step ladder, and to reach above shoulder level. Ability to crouch, kneels, and balance. Ability to use both hands at the same time. |
PREFERRED Qualifications | High school diploma or GED Previous food service experience. For Dining Center duties cash handling experience. |
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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