Food Service Worker

Job Title

Performs routine cleaning and dishwashing, assisting cook and other food service workers with set up and delivery of meals.

Job Duties

• Cleans tables and chairs, kitchen utensils and equipment, stoves, refrigeration storage units, freezers, and kitchen area.
• Clears food trays and dishes from dining area.
• Assists with minor food preparation.
• Follow sanitation protocols.
• Operate standard cooking equipment/prepare food.
• Aid and assist residents with meal completion.
• Stock food and dishes daily.
• Follow HIPPA and County policies to ensure privacy of residents.
• Sweeps and mops floors and performs general cleaning duties.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass the prescribed pre-employment physical, abuse registry review, and criminal background check.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Dubuque County does not sponsor work visas or provide immigration sponsorship.

Supplemental Information

Physical, Mental, and Environmental Requirements: Vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Effective verbal speaking and hearing abilities are needed to handle communications with staff, residents, and others. Requires pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally with assistance. Requires standing most of the time to perform work responsibilities with regular walking between locations. Requires ability to walk steps, reaching, squatting, stooping, bending, and sitting, pushing, pulling, twisting, gripping and apply physical intervention holds. Some exposure to slippery surfaces when floors are wet. Exposure to chemicals from cleaning compounds and exposure to bodily fluids require the use of personal protective equipment to safe guard against potential biological and chemical hazards. Work is primarily indoors.

EOE/ADA Statement Dubuque County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Dubuque County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Paid Time Off (pro rated)
  • Personal Time Off
  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays

Dubuque County

720 Central Ave Dubuque, Iowa, 52001

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