Food Service Worker (As Needed)

UnityPoint Health•Fort Dodge, IA

About The Position

Dietary Aide UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge As needed, shifts typically 6am-2pm and 11am-7:30pm The Food Service Worker I provides safe, timely, and accurate preparation, assembly, delivery, and clean-up of meals and food items for patients, residents, and guests. This role supports quality care and customer satisfaction by following department procedures, food safety and sanitation guidelines, and customer service standards. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering patient trays and nourishments, assisting in retail/cafeteria service, cleaning and sanitizing dishes and equipment, stocking supplies, and maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
None required, prior food service helpful.
Ability to exercise good judgement, maintain effective interpersonal relationships and adapt to change.
Ability to organize work.
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills required for specialized area of assignment.
Must demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

Performs assignments as defined within the scope of the specific job routine.
Basic food preparation and/or portioning of foods and beverages specific to job routine and as defined on production sheets.
Accurately fills nourishment orders for units to be delivered and delivers it to designated units.
Prepares individual patient's supplemental feedings and delivers to Nursing Units on a timely manner.
May work at as assigned area of the patient tray line and performs all set up duties and service duties specific to the area for the proper and accurate service and distribution of meals to the patients.
All foods and tools used to complete assigned tasks are properly stored immediately following the completion of the tasks.
All dishes and pots and pans are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, and properly stored.
Assigned work areas are completely cleaned and sanitized, and all assigned cleaning is completed prior to the end of shift.