Food Service Assistant Full Time

Calling all Food Service Workers! Valley HI needs reliable people to work in their facility. We are looking for compassionate, friendly people to help deliver meals to residents in the dining room.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Food Service Assistant performs work involving routine food preparation. Assembles, delivers, and/or serves meals for County nursing home residents. Cleans kitchen and dining areas.

Work Schedule: 12:00pm - 8:15pm, every other weekend and Holidays required

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares and/or delivers food items according to instructions.
• Assembles necessary ingredients and prepares basic food items and takes and records temperatures of food.
• Stocks carts with trays, utensils, food, condiments, etc. Sets up food service areas and counters and serves food as required.
• Cleans and operates food service equipment.
• Cleans work area and carts according to schedule; washes and stores pots, pans, dishes; sweep and mop floors as required.
• Prevents spread of infection through proper handling, storage, washing and routine preparation of food.
• Maintains strict confidentially of client information.
• Identify and report potential safety hazards.
• Interacts with residents, staff, and others within and outside the unit to exchange information and efficiently accomplish work assignments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Cooking experience is a plus.

BENEFITS:

• 3 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, and 2 vision plans to choose from.
• Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans
• Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for EE and dependents.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days.

McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status or disability.