Job Summary

The Foodservice Aide assists the cook in the preparation and service of meals and in the dishwashing process after meals.

This position is scheduled 64-72 hours per pay period; mornings, every other weekend from 5:45am-2:00pm and rotating holidays.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates behaviors that align with Johnson Memorial Health Services’ Core Values: Together, Kindness and Trust.
• Do food preparation needed for menu according to cook’s directions
• Communicate with co-workers to ensure the kitchen floor is swept and mopped by end of shift
• Work productively and positively with other staff
• Serve resident meals
• Clean tables
• Wash dishes
• Do cleaning jobs as assigned each day, and any time it is needed per cook directions

May also be asked to perform the duties below:

• Set up desserts, which includes putting food in chafing dishes and setting the tables.
• Serve meals at the Care Center, which includes: serving residents, making coffee
• Clean the dining rooms, which include clearing the tables and the counter area completely.
• Do the dishwashing , which includes preparing for washing, washing dishes, and putting dishes away.
• Stock products, which includes filling the juice machine.
• Clean – this includes mopping the floor and dumping garbage and daily cleaning assignment.
• Arrive at work promptly and complete the job as assigned.
• Follow sanitation guidelines as specified in the Dietary Policy Manual.
• Work with fellow employees to meet the objectives of the department.
• Complete tasks per the given job schedule.
• Work in an environment that may expose an individual to communicable disease.
• Communicate with staff, residents, and visitors including verbal and written.
• Use cleaning chemicals per written guidelines.
• Lift Correctly.
• Use equipment per written guidelines.
• Will attend 80% of departmental, quarterly and other required meetings
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Enjoy geriatrics and possess the ability to work well with other people.
• Basic understanding of quality food production, therapeutic nutrition and sanitation practices.

Education/Experience/Licensure

• High school education or GED helpful but not required
• Sufficient in reading, writing, and speaking English as needed for the job

Working Environment - Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Prolonged periods standing and walking and frequently pulling, pushing, and bending.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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.