Job Description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Address: 933 E Pierce St. - Council Bluffs, IA

Work Schedule: 7am to 3:30pm 3 days a week with weekend availability required

Benefits Eligibility: This position is eligible for full time benefits.

Responsible for providing support in the cafeteria, room service and dish room/pot room areas to ensure the efficient running of the food service department.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

1. Prepares assigned work area by conducting pre-service quality checks on temperatures, food quality, and cleanliness of the assembly area to ensure the area is ready for the service of meals.

2. Maintains adequate level of food and supplies for appropriate service by ensuring par levels in food service area are met and maintained.

3. Serves and prepares food for patients, visitors, and staff by following room service order requests and customer requests to ensure accurate and correct meals are delivered to patients and visitors within established timeframes.

4. Follows proper food handling procedures and complies with quality performance standards to ensure a safe and sanitary environment.

5. Operates food service equipment by following manufacturer and department procedures to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment is maintained.

6. Washes dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, and/or pans by following department policies and procedures to ensure all equipment is clean and sanitized.

7. Stores clean dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment in proper areas by following departmental policies and procedures to ensure a safe, clean, sanitary and organized environment.

Schedule:

7am to 3:30pm 3 days a week with weekend availability required

Job Description:

Job Requirements

Education

• High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) preferred.

Experience

• 6 months food service experience preferred, preferably in a hospitality industry, which may include culinary, with strong emphasis in customer service.

License/Certifications

• Food Handler's Certificate or ServSafe certified preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Knowledge of food production and delivery process preferred.
• Knowledge of computers preferred.
• Strong verbal communication skills for positive interaction with staff and customers required.
• Able to read, write, and carry out oral and written instructions with accuracy and efficiency required.

Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

• Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.

Physical Activity

Not necessary for the position (0%):

• Crawling

Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):

• Balancing
• Climbing
• Keyboarding/typing
• Kneeling
• Sitting

Frequently Performed (34%-66%):

• Distinguish colors
• Fingering/Touching
• Grasping
• Lifting
• Reaching
• Repetitive Motions
• Stooping/bending
• Twisting

Constantly Performed (67%-100%):

• Carrying
• Hearing
• Pulling/Pushing
• Seeing/Visual
• Speaking/talking
• Standing
• Walking

Job Hazards

Not Related:

• Biological agents (primary airborne and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
• Explosives (pressurized gas)
• Electrical Shock/Static
• Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc)
• Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)

Rare (1-33%):

• Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)

Occasionally (34%-66%):

• Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)

Frequent (67%-100%):

• Equipment/Machinery/Tools
• Mechanical moving parts/vibrations

About Methodist:

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.