Food Service Assistant

Job Overview We're glad you are thinking about joining us. Grand Itasca is a great place for Food Service Specialists. We're a non‑profit organization with a clear vision of being the leader in transforming rural health care by achieving the highest levels of quality, access, and value. Our strength stems from teamwork and collaboration among a talented and diverse group of professionals. With over 700 employees in hundreds of different roles, Grand Itasca can offer a variety of career opportunities. Let's talk about benefits. Competitive pay Tuition reimbursement and scholarship/grant opportunities Health, dental, vision, & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after 30 days of employment Generous paid time off package to maintain a healthy home‑work balance STDB (short term disability bank) 401K with employer contributions Experience Pay Given Shift Differential Employee Referral Program On-the-Job training! Every Other Weekend Rotation About the Position: Food Service Assistant Full-time .5-.8 FTE (40-64 hours per pay period) Days, Evenings, Every Other Weekend On-site at Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital in Grand Rapids

INTERNAL POSTING THROUGH: 09/11/2026

JOB SUMMARY:

The Food Service Assistant will be responsible for dining room coverage, diet coordination and room service, as well as dishwashing in support of patients and customers. And assist in the preparation of catering meals, patient trays and complimentary carts, and all other food items. Here's what you'll do when you join us: The Food Service Assistant will be responsible for dining room coverage, diet coordination and room service, as well as dishwashing in support of patients and customers. And assist in the preparation of catering meals, patient trays and complimentary carts, and all other food items. Coordinate all menus including room service orders and using EPIC to log in and verify diet orders and changes. Answer phones in response to customer/patient needs. Assists with the preparation and delivery of patient trays, cafeteria food items, and catering. Serve cafeteria customers and conducts money transactions accurately for payment using the cash register and counts and calculates daily cafeteria receipts. Put away and rotates stock from food trucks as soon as they arrive. Stock/rotate cafeteria items, medical floor stocks and ensures overall cleanliness of cafeteria, dining room, and kitchen. Strip, wash and sanitize dishes and utensils to ensure cleanliness per department standards and regulations. Performs routine tasks using customer service skills, showing consideration of patients and other personnel in all service areas. All other duties assigned by your manager. If you have these qualifications, we'd love to chat! Must be 18 years of age or older. Previous work in food service preparation and dishwashing preferred. Good customer service skills. Basic computer skills required. Demonstrated ability to follow and adhere to Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital policies, vision, mission and values. Maintains reliable and consistent attendance. About Grand Itasca: Grand Itasca brings the benefits of a large and respected health system to our local community. We are a non‑profit, state‑of‑the‑art, integrated clinic and hospital that is proud to offer a range of high‑quality providers, specialties and services to our community. Enjoy our patient‑centered, comprehensive approach, close to home without venturing from the beauty of northern Minnesota. Benefit Overview Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, PTO, a short-term disability bank, retirement,tuition reimbursement, early access to earned wages and more. Employees also have access to voluntary insurance options, and resources to support their financial and personal well-being. For additional information, please follow this link: Compensation Disclaimer The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored. EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status #J-18808-Ljbffr Fairview Health Services