Scheduled Hours: Days beginning at 5:30am or 6:00am Occasional evening shifts Every other weekend (5:30am - 2:00pm) Every other holiday (5:30am - 2:00pm)
A Brief Overview To provide high-quality food service in accordance with prescribed medical nutrition therapy while meeting all food safety and sanitation codes. To assist patients in menu selections in accordance with their prescribed medical nutrition therapeutic needs.
Prepare and cook food items, including meats, fish, poultry, and baked goods, according to planned menus, special dietary needs, and portion requirements. Serve meals to facility residents, employees, or patrons, ensuring proper portioning and adherence to dietary guidelines. Adhere to food safety regulations for sanitation, storage, and handling, including monitoring the use of government food commodities.
Clean, inspect, and maintain galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas to ensure cleanliness and functional operation. Wash and sanitize pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment. Monitor food temperatures and maintain records of food use, expenditures, and compliance with safety standards.
Direct and coordinate activities of staff assisting in meal preparation and service. Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area, including sweeping, mopping, and waste management. Operate and maintain kitchen tools and equipment, including proper knife handling and care.
Connect with the Manager daily to prepare and execute menus accurately, incorporating garnishing for customer satisfaction.
H. S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) (preferred) Experience working with customers or previous work in a service job (preferred) Basic math skills for problem-solving.
Ability to read and understand work documents. Strong listening and communication skills. Time management and task coordination.
Attention to detail and ability to focus. Problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability to identify and address potential issues.
Manual dexterity for handling small tools and objects.
We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes: Competitive base pay Matching retirement programs Health, Dental and Vision plans Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Paid time off (PTO) Education Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Bonus Program Discounted cafeteria meals Paid Parental Leave Employee Service Recognition program Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.