Food Service Assistant - Kitchen

PeaceHealth is seeking a Food Service Assistant - Kitchen for a Part Time, 0.50 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $19.20 $26.18. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

**This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.**

**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.

**Essential Functions**

+ 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.

**Qualifications**

**Education**

+ High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

**Experience**

+ Minimum of 1 year Preferred: Previous work experience

+ Preferred: Retail food service experience

**Credentials**

+ Required: Food Handlers Card - Washington

**Skills**

+ 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 in order to effectively and safely perform the functions of this role (Required)

**Working Conditions**

Lifting

+ Cooks: Continuous moving around 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).

+ 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.

Mental/Visual

+ Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).

+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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