Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.29 - $21.97
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
pension
sick leave
Vacation leave
13 holidays
Flex Spending Accounts
Deferred income plans
Employee assistance program
health savings accounts
Job Description
Douglas County Health Center is a reputable healthcare facility located in Nebraska, dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to its residents and patients. As part of its commitment to quality health services, the Health Center emphasizes the importance of a well-coordinated food service department to support the nutritional needs of its community members. The Health Center operates under the division of Kitchen, focusing on meal preparation and delivery that meets the specific dietary requirements of its patients and residents. The facility is grounded in values of safety, respect, and quality, striving to maintain a supportive work environment that complies... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma, equivalent, or current high school enrollment required
- six months of experience in food service or customer service required
- age 16 years or older required
- completion of a pre-employment criminal record check and conditional offer drug screen required
- ability to work varied days and shifts including weekends, holidays, and overtime
- ability to perform physical demands of the job including lifting up to 50 pounds
- compliance with safety and sanitary standards
- ability to report unsafe conditions
- commitment to regular, consistent attendance
- eligibility to work in the United States
- willingness to comply with HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
- successful completion of pre-employment screenings
- ability to perform essential functions with or without accommodation
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma, equivalent, or current high school enrollment
- six months of experience in food service or customer service
- ability to follow safety and sanitary procedures
- basic computer skills to enter meal orders into software
- good communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds
- knowledge of food handling and preparation standards
- ability to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA
- willingness to participate in ongoing training and development
Job Duties
- Assemble resident/patient trays
- prepare foods and beverages such as salads, desserts, fruits, juices, breads
- verify accuracy of trays and load trays on carts
- establish and maintain effective work relationships with clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, attorneys, law enforcement, judges, other agencies, and the public
- comply with Civil Service policies and regulations, collective bargaining agreements, County policies, department policies and laws to create a cooperative, safe, respectful and quality work environment
- take resident meal orders and enter into software, ensuring order accuracy
- deliver trays to dining room(s), and assist residents
- assemble and deliver late trays, special ordered food items and neighborhood floor stock, rotate items, discard expired product and label/date perishable food
- document dish machine temperatures, refrigerator temperatures, and other monitors
- complete food prep, restock supplies, and prepare work area for next meal by cleaning and sanitizing work area
- retrieve dish carts and perform cleaning duties such as pots/pans, walls, light fixtures, floors
- store clean dishes and utensils, and sweep/mop kitchen floors
- remain alert to and report unsafe or potentially hazardous situations to the Food Service Supervisor
- attend in-service training and online education
- comply with all safety requirements and procedures including chemical and biohazards, reporting safety concerns to supervisor
- respond to emergency codes, complying with department policies and procedures
- comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other privacy requirements
- assist with orientation and training of new food service employees
- participate in department quality assessment activities
- report to work with regular, consistent attendance
- perform other duties as assigned and directed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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