Food Service Assistant - Kitchen

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing a variety of tasks which includes preparation, service, clean-up and delivery of food products in support of hospital food and catering service operations using HACCP guidelines for safe food handling.

Details of the Position

• Prepare, mix, assemble, portion, serve and store food following applicable guidelines.
• Operate dish machine, wash pots and perform heavy cleaning duties following safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Transport equipment, food, supplies and trash as directed.
• May act as cafeteria cashier/running the cash register.
• Follow guidelines for assigned station set-up and clean-up.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Previous work experience in retail food service
• Preferred: Knowledge and understanding of proper food handling and sanitation
• Required: Food Handlers Card - Washington
• Required: Strong customer service skills
• Required: Ability to work well with others
• Required: Ability to effectively communicate in order to effectively and safely perform the functions of this role

Working Conditions

• Lifting: Frequent up to 22 lbs. Occasional up to 50 lbs. Occasional carrying up to 20 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping/ grasping. Occasional squatting/kneeling. Frequent pushing/pulling 14 lbs. sustained force with frequent stop/start. Occasional repetitive push/pull (scrubbing grill/oven).
• Diet Rep/Aide: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.
• Food service asst.: Continuous moving around area. Lifting: Frequent up to 12 lbs. Occasional up to 44 lbs. Occasional carrying up to 25 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping, grasping. Occasional squatting/kneeling. Frequent pushing/pulling 30 lbs. sustained force with frequent stop/start.
• Stores Coord Asst: Continuous moving around area. Lifting: Frequent up to 50 lbs. Occasional up to 35 lbs. Frequent reaching/ bending/ stooping/ grasping. Occasional squatting/kneeling.

Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Working near/around heated surfaces (oven).
• Working near/around water/liquid.

PeaceHealth Commitment

• 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions
• Wellness benefits
• Discount program
• Expanded EAP and mental health program