Food Service Assistant - Nutrition Services - Full-time

**Description** **PeaceHealth is seeking a Food Service Assistant - Nutrition Services for a Per Diem/Relief, Day position.** **The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.06 – $27.44.** 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. **Details of the Position:** + 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. **What you bring:** + High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent + Minimum of 1 year Preferred: previous work experience + Preferred: Retail food service experience + 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. For additional information or questions, please email Jen Worthington at Jworthington@peacehealth.org or call 360-448-0542. PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) . 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. REQNUMBER: 129239