Food Service Worker

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seekinga Cook to join our team! This is a full-time position with an 8-hour shift, five days a week, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

About Woodward Resource Center (WRC)

At WRC, our mission is to prepare and support individuals to live in the community of their choice. We're committed to providing quality care and support tailored to each individual's needs and aspirations.

What you'll do

As part of the WRC team, you'll play a crucial role in our mission by providing essential food service support to individuals at our facility.

Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare, modify texture of, portion, label, serve, deliver, and pick up food and supplies.
• Set up and tear down work areas and service areas, working a variety of positions and completing specific tasks assigned for each position.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards through proper food handling.
• Operate a variety of commercial food service equipment, including dish machines, pot and pan machine, food processors, blenders, steam tables, can openers, scales, garbage disposals, mixers, and a variety of cooking equipment.
• Complete daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning assignments, including trash removal, dishwashing, general sanitation, sweeping, and mopping.
• Train and direct the work of assigned people, including co-workers, individuals living at WRC, and students of Woodward Academy.

Key Competencies

Successful candidates for this position will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Knowledge of the methods and practices of food preparation and service, including the principles of food sanitation.
• Knowledge of health hazards in food service and the necessary precautionary measures.
• Ability to perform and complete a variety of manual food service tasks.
• Display high standards of ethical conduct, honesty, and integrity.
• Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner.
• Committed to quality service, displaying a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Works with minimal supervision and demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

Benefits of Joining WRC

Joining our team at WRC and working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation (96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Join us at Woodward Resource Center and become part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities through food service support. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career where your contributions matter.

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HHS values those with "lived experience" and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired - Relay Iowa ... TDD).

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No specific education or experience requirements.

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