Patient Meal Assembly | PRN (as needed)

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for light food preparation, putting away storeroom stock, pushing carts to food pantry's, units, or catering functions, washing dishes, traying food for patients and assigned cleaning of the kitchen.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Nice To Haves

• Food services a plus!
• High School or GED Equivalent
• Prior experience in Food Service

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned tray line positions in an efficient and timely manner.
• Delivers patient meal trays to Ambassador staff in an efficient and timely manner.
• Cleans and stores dishware, silverware, and cooking equipment according to department standards.
• Completes assigned cleaning according to department standards.
• Records food and equipment temperatures and takes appropriate action.
• Stores and/or disposes of food items not used on the tray line according to department standards.
• Completes simple food preparation, and assembles nutrition items for the patient areas.
• Completes documentation to track food cost and delivers items as requested according to department standards.

Benefits

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED