Food Service Homemaker

Food Service Homemaker
Department: Food Services
Reports To: MSFC Director of Food Services
Status: Part-time

Our Mission and Values

We are a community committed to welcoming all with kindness, fostering a peaceful environment, offering respectful service, and caring for the Earth.

What You’ll Do

Meal Service & Resident Support

• Serve meals to residents in a respectful, timely, and attentive manner.
• Assist residents during meals, including feeding when appropriate under nursing direction.
• Provide beverages and ensure resident needs are met throughout meal service.
• Prepare and deliver snacks and nourishments as scheduled.
• Notify nursing staff of resident concerns, including absences from meals.
• Welcome and assist guests during meal times.

Food Preparation & Kitchen Support

• Assist with basic food preparation using established menus and recipes.
• Prepare work and serving areas prior to meal service.
• Replenish supplies in assigned work areas.
• Assist with dishwashing and kitchen support tasks as needed.

Cleaning & Sanitation

• Maintain a clean and sanitary dining and kitchen environment.
• Clean and sanitize tables, workstations, and food carts after each meal.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Utilize downtime to maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned areas.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Demonstrate proper hand hygiene and safe food handling practices.
• Maintain awareness of fire safety and emergency procedures.

Team Collaboration & Service

• Maintain respectful and positive relationships with Sisters, residents, staff, and guests.
• Participate in department meetings, trainings, and in-services as assigned.
• Follow organizational policies and departmental procedures.
• Support coworkers and assist with additional duties as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous food service or healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully.
• A service-oriented approach with a caring and positive attitude.
• Commitment to mission-driven, Franciscan values-based work.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during meal service.
• Repeated bending, reaching, and stooping throughout the shift.
• Frequent lifting of 2–25 lbs.
• Occasional lifting of 25–50 lbs.
• Frequent pushing and pulling of carts and food service equipment.
• Ability to work in kitchen environments with temperature variations, including refrigerated and hot cooking areas.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in a commercial kitchen environment with exposure to heat, humidity, and noise from food service equipment.
• Employees may experience temperature changes when working between food preparation areas and refrigerated or freezer storage areas.