Food Services Assistant - Casual

Food Service Assistant

Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Food Service Assistant to join our Dietary team!

Pay Information:

Internal Hires: Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms.

External Hires: Step placement and rate of pay will be determined based on relevant experience.

Food Service Assistant 1 starts at $21.59 per hour

Food Service Assistant 2 starts at $23.63 per hour

Please note: In lieu of fringe benefits, Casual employees will receive a $2.00 per hour differential.

Job Summary:

Food Service Assistant 1: The Food Services Assistant 1 performs a wide range of food service duties, including dishwashing, serving food, patient tray assembly, patient meal delivery, cleaning and sanitizing food service areas, stocking units with food and supplies, cashiering, customer service, and other assigned responsibilities at Wildflower Court. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment by following established cleaning procedures, food safety guidelines, and infection control standards. The Food Service Assistant I provides courteous, professional, and responsive customer service to patients, residents, visitors, and staff while supporting the overall operation of the food service department.

Food Service Assistant 2: The Food Service Assistant 2 performs a broad range of food service functions with a high degree of proficiency, independence, and initiative in support of patient, resident, visitor, and employee meal services at Bartlett Regional Hospital and Wildflower Court. In addition to performing all duties of the Food Service Assistant I position, this role assists with training and mentoring new staff, supports daily workflow coordination, and serves as an experienced resource within the department. The Food Service Assistant II demonstrates knowledge of therapeutic diets and provides support across all areas of food service operations, including meal preparation, tray assembly, meal delivery, sanitation, dishwashing, and customer service. This position helps ensure accurate meal service, adherence to food safety and sanitation standards, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while contributing to a positive dining experience for patients, residents, visitors, and employees. The Food Service Assistant II is expected to exercise sound judgment, model professional work practices, promote teamwork, and support departmental goals through dependable performance and a commitment to quality service.

Minimum Qualifications for the Job:

Food Service Assistant 1:

• Education: None
• Preferred Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: None
• Preferred Experience: Previous experience in food service
• License(s): None
• Certification(s): Must obtain a State of Alaska Food Workers Card or ServSafe within 30 days of hire.

Food Service Assistant 2:

• Education: None
• Preferred Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: One (1) year of experience in an institutional food services setting or six (6) months FSA1 at BRH
• License(s): None
• Certification(s): Must obtain a State of Alaska Food Workers Card or ServSafe within 30 days of hire.

Practice Notices:

• All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to start of employment.

Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent or better in General Studies.

Licenses & Certifications: SOA Background Check, Employee Health, Healthstream Training.

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