Food Service Assistant - Nutrition Services

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Food Service Assistant - Nutrition Services for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.66 – $30.99.

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks which includes preparation, service, clean-up and delivery of food products in support of hospital food and catering service operations using HACCP guidelines for safe food handling.

Details of the Position:

• Prepare, mix, assemble, portion, serve and store food following applicable guidelines.

• Operate dish machine, wash pots and perform heavy cleaning duties following safety and sanitation guidelines.

• Transport equipment, food, supplies and trash as directed.

• May act as cafeteria cashier/running the cash register

• Follow guidelines for assigned station set-up and clean-up.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent

• Minimum of 1 year Preferred: previous work experience

• Preferred: Retail food service experience

• Required: Food Handlers Card - Washington

Skills

• Strong customer service skills (Required)

• Knowledge and understanding of proper food handling and sanitation (Required)

• Ability to work well with others (Required)

• Ability to effectively communicate in order to effectively and safely perform the functions of this role (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

St. Joseph Medical Center:

• May takes electronic meal orders from patients in person and over the phone using an electronic table and associated software that specifies patient’s specific dietary options.

• Delivers and retrieves patient trays. Rounds with the patient to ensure their experience was satisfactory.

• Delivers snacks, nourishments and tube feeding to patient care units.

• Additional Training: May be expected to pass electronic tablet competency testing within orientation period; May be expected to pass competency testing on basic nutrition and special diet orders within the orientation period.

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Cooks: Continuous moving around area. Lifting: Frequent up to 22 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs. Occasional carrying up to 20 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping/ grasping. Occasional squatting/kneeling. Frequent pushing/pulling 14 lbs. sustained force with frequent stop/start. Occasional repetitive push/pull (scrubbing grill/oven).

• Diet Rep/Aide: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.

• Food service asst.: Continuous moving around area. Lifting: Frequent up to 12 lbs. Occasional up to 44 lbs. Occasional carrying up to 25 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping, grasping. Occasional squatting/kneeling. Frequent pushing/pulling 30 lbs. sustained force with frequent stop/start.

• Stores Coord Asst: Continuous moving around area. Lifting: Frequent up to 50 lbs. Occasional up to 35 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping/ grasping. Occasional squatting/kneeling .

Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

• Working near/around heated surfaces (oven).

• Working near/around water/liquid.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

For additional information or questions, please email Jen Worthington at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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