Food Service Associate

OverviewCome check out our new wages! $15.00 per hour starting and increases with experience.Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.ResponsibilitiesJob Summary / PurposeThis person serves CHI Health’s vision and mission by supporting patient meals with the proper foods and beverages according to the menus and production sheets. Assists in patient tray line assembly and related duties. Loads, operates, and cleans the dishwasher. Assists in the service of meals to Dining Center patrons and operates the cash register. Maintains the records, inventories, surveys, and other controls relevant to the Dining Center. Works as part of the team on proper storage, equipment operation, in all food service areas to maintain high standards of sanitation and safety requirements of the department, reporting all unsafe conditions.Key Job ResponsibilitiesSets up serving counters with hot and cold food items according to the established guidelines.Serves food graciously and accurately to all customers.Cleans and sanitizes tables, serving counters and other food service equipment.Prepares and serves grill menu items to order.Operates the cash register and maintains cash records per department policy.Maintains inventories, records temperatures, and assists in departmental quality assurance program.Accurate and timely patient tray assembly and portioning of food, beverages, etc., for the meal service.Disassembles returned patient trays, cleans and sanitizes equipment, dishes, trays and carts before and/or after each meal. Prepares dishwasher for operation and empties and cleans when finished.Operates dishwasher to ensure thorough cleaning, sanitizing, and drying of dishware, pots and pans, and utensils. Sorts, stacks, and soaks all dishes and flatware in proper containers according to standardized procedures.Keeps all equipment and working area clean and orderly. Maintains tray, china, and silverware supplies in the Dining Center. Loads, delivers, and returns food carts to and from all patient areas.QualificationsMust be able to read and write or follow oral and written directions.Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisory and management personnel.Must pass the health screening required by the Hospital. Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.Ability to be on feet all day. Must have good eye-hand coordination. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, climb on step ladder, and to reach above shoulder level. Ability to crouch, kneels, and balance. Ability to use both hands at the same time.High school diploma or GEDPrevious food service experience preferred.For Dining Center duties cash handling experience.Pay Range$15.00 - $19.82 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.