FOOD SERVICE ATTENDANT

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At Decatur County Memorial Hospital (DCMH), we are more than a healthcare provider—we are a trusted community partner committed to improving the health and well-being of the individuals and families we serve. As a critical access hospital, DCMH combines high-quality patient care, advanced medical services, and a compassionate, patient-centered approach in a welcoming rural healthcare environment.

Our team is made up of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference every day. We foster a culture of collaboration, respect, integrity, and continuous improvement, where employees are empowered to grow professionally while contributing to exceptional patient outcomes. DCMH offers competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive workplace that values each team member's contributions.

DCMH offers more than just a job—we offer a rewarding career and a supportive workplace culture. Employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, retirement savings opportunities, professional development support, and a variety of additional benefits designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. We are committed to creating an environment where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.

If you are seeking a rewarding career with an organization that is committed to excellence, innovation, and service, we invite you to explore opportunities with Decatur County Memorial Hospital and become part of a team that is making a meaningful impact in our community.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Reports To:

• Director of Dietary

• Summary:

• Employee is primarily responsible for supplying food services to hospital employees and guests. Job duties include monetary transaction, taking food temperatures, giving out food portions, and preparing the cafeteria for daily services. Prepares hot and cold food for patients, catering, cafeteria customers and meals prepared by DCMH to be served outside the hospital, efficiently and following standardized recipes, portion control and following ISDH guidelines.

• Work Schedule:

• Must be able to work non-standard hours.

  SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

• Experience

• One to two years related experience

• Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, email and basic computer skills for other software used throughout the hospital for your area of responsibility.

• Certificates & Licenses

• Other Requirements

• Employees should be proficient within 3 months of the hire date. This position requires frequent standing, use of hands and fingers, reaching out, lifting and carrying 0-100 lbs and pushing and pulling 0-40 lbs.

Essential Functions

• Prepares hot and cold food for patients, catering, cafeteria customers and meals prepared by DCMH to be served outside the hospital, efficiently and following standardized recipes, portion control and following ISDH guidelines.

• Monitor and records food and equipment temperatures on temperature logs. completes daily cleaning schedule, perform basic preventative maintenance of kitchen equipment and rotates and stores food properly.

• Uses proper techniques when thawing food for future preparation, cooling and reheating previous prepared foods.

• Keeps work areas stocked with supplies needed. This includes food for purchase, all supplies such as disposables, office supplies, gloves, hairnets and other utensils needed to perform your job.

• Pulls appropriate supplies for the following day from storage outside of the kitchen. This includes dishes needed for caterings and food from basement freezer and dry storage. Returns stock to these areas when it is not needed in the kitchen to ensure proper rotation of product.

• Runs cash register and handles money transactions for those paying for food. Makes daily deposits to cashiers and records it in department records.

• Receive patient information, prepares menus, visits each patient to obtain menu preferences, updates department records, prepares production sheets and coordinates with other staff to ensure accurate food preparation according to diet order.

• Reviews menu and diet orders, calculates menus to ensure therapeutic diet guidelines are met, prepares extra nourishments as needed, and participates in tray assembly to ensure guidelines are met.

• Communicates closely with clinical staff to ensure proper diet education and any additional needs are met.

• Works with other staff to maintain a clean, safe and pleasant work environment and follows ISDH guidelines. This includes keeping area clean from clutter as well as changing out product as needed.

• Stay current with hospital activities by checking e-mail, performance manager, policy manager often and attending hospital meetings as scheduled.