Patient Meal Assembly | PRN

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Meal Assembly position at Avera Behavioral Health Center in Sioux Falls is a PRN role supporting Food and Nutrition Services. The employee performs light food preparation, puts away storeroom stock, pushes carts to food pantries, units, or catering functions, washes dishes, trays patient meals, and completes assigned kitchen cleaning. The position also includes driving for Link deliveries.

Employees must be available for varying shifts: 2:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., or 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. Food Service employees in PRN status must work at least 36 hours per quarter (four months). PRN hours may include day, weekend, and holiday shifts depending on department needs.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work the specified hours and varying shifts.
• Ability to perform essential job functions satisfactorily, including adequate visual acuity and effective communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and coordinate workflow.
• Commitment to Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior experience in food service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items for patients, the cafeteria, and catering.
• Meet leadership-established standards for food preparation, quality, sanitation, and efficiency.
• Accurately prepare patient trays.
• Deliver products according to the schedule set for each item.
• Make menu recommendations to leadership.
• Complete assigned daily cleaning in accordance with approved standards.
• Provide excellent customer service using the scripts developed for Food and Nutrition Services.
• Put away storeroom stock, push carts to food pantries, units, or catering functions, and wash dishes.
• Drive for Link deliveries.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed