Food Service Assistant - Nutrition Services

PeaceHealth is seeking a Food Service Assistant for a Per Diem/Relief position.

About the Role

This position performs a variety of tasks including 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year previous work experience (Preferred).
• Retail food service experience (Preferred).
• Food Handlers Card - Washington (Required).
• Strong customer service skills (Required).
• Knowledge and understanding of proper food handling and sanitation (Required).
• Ability to work well with others (Required).
• Ability to effectively communicate to perform the functions of this role safely (Required).

Working Conditions

• Continuous moving around the area.
• 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).
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Working near/around heated surfaces (oven) and water/liquid.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $20.06 – $27.44 per hour. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, and seniority.

Benefits

For positions less than 0.5 FTE, benefits include a 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions, wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.