POSITION/JOB SUMMARY:

The Food Service Aide assists the cook in the preparation and service of meals, to be flavorful, attractive, therapeutically correct (follow doctors ordered diets), and served in a timely manner to residents, tenants, hospital patients, guests, and employees. General cleaning of Food Service areas, surfaces, dishes, equipment, etc. Assist in the stocking of kitchen supplies and food items.

This position is typically scheduled 8-hour shifts from 5:30am - 2:00pm, every other weekend, and rotating holidays. This position is scheduled 64 hours per bi-weekly pay period.

** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

• Arrive at work promptly and complete the job as assigned.

• Plan your own daily work based on the menu of the day and that outlined in the daily work list.

• Complete tasks per the given job schedule.

• Work with fellow employees to meet the objectives of the department.

• Communicate both verbally and in writing with staff, residents, and visitors. Communicate with other departments in implementing the nutritional care of a resident.

• Provide documentation such as required temperature records, meal records, filling out daily meal counts, cleaning records and daily task list.

• Follow food production, sanitation, and safety guidelines to meet the requirements of regulating agencies and as specified in the Dietary Policy Manual.

• Use cleaning chemicals per written guidelines.

• Clean the kitchen, which includes daily cleaning assignments such as cleaning the counters, steam tables, shelves, walls, equipment, putting food away, washing dishes, putting dishes away and bringing garbage and recyclables to their designated locations.

• Set up desserts, which include putting food in chafing dishes and setting the tables.

• Serve meals at the Care Center, which includes serving residents, making coffee, making foods such as personal pizzas, sandwiches, grilled sandwiches, fried eggs, and similar types of foods.

• Clean the dining rooms, which include clearing, washing and sanitizing the tables, chairs and the counter area completely.

• Stock products, in cabinet, display, fridge, and fill the juice machine.

• Work in an environment that may expose an individual to communicable disease.

• Communicate with staff, residents, and visitors including verbal and written.

• Lift Correctly.

• Use equipment per written guidelines.

• Will attend 80% of departmental, quarterly and other required meetings

• Help others succeed.

• Other duties as assigned.

** STANDARD REQUIREMENTS**

• Supports the Mission, Vision and Values at Johnson Memorial Health Services.
• Is knowledgeable of patient and resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, and well-being of all patients and residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
  • Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
  • Confidentiality of all data, including patient, resident, employee, and operations data.
  • Quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from any sort of harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork:
  • Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction including appropriate judgment.
  • Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
  • Follow up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers, patients, or residents regarding reported complaints, problems, and/or concerns.
  • Promotes positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests.
  • Completes requirements for in-service and annual training, acceptable attendance, uniform dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

** QUALIFICATIONS**

• High School Education, GED would be helpful but not required in most cases
• Food Safety Training certificate from ServSafe or willing to take the class
• Work productively and positively with other staff.
• Must enjoy geriatrics and possess the ability to work well with other people.
• Must have basic understanding of quality food production, therapeutic nutrition and sanitation practices

****_WORKING ENVIRONMENT_

• Work in an environment that may expose an individual to communicable disease.
• Prolonged periods standing, reaching, and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Benefits Offered for 48+ hours (.6 FTE)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending (FSA)
• Health Savings (HSA)
• Supplemental Insurances
• Retirement (401a/457 Plan)
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Sick & Safety Leave
• Extended Illness Bank

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

JHMS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment. JHMS will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department.