Food Production Worker FT Vaired

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor's visit or a place to go when you're in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities - that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 163 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community's largest employers.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Food Production Worker.

As a Food Production Worker at MercyOne, you will prepare and serve all meals for patients according to prescribed diets, adhering to state and federal regulations. Facilitates meal preparation using a variety of menus for patients, staff and retail operations. Responsible for assisting with patient care by providing food appropriate for each individual diet. Cleans assigned areas.

• Maintains a clean working environment adhering to state and federal regulations.
• Monitors infection control protocols.
• Accurately prepares food using standardized recipes.
• Minimizes food cost waste and spoilage.
• Demonstrates proper use, care and maintenance of all food preparation equipment ie. stoves, fryers, grills, steam ovens, toasters, food processors, grinders, and other major pieces of equipment.
• Assists with patient care by providing food appropriate to each individual's diet.
• Prepares entrees, starches, bakery items, soups, salads, vegetables, texture-modified food according to menu and projected needs. Produces high quality products by adhering to standardized recipes, methods and seasoning specifications. Ensures food is prepared at specified times.
• Provides services in the cafeteria representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Measures and mixes ingredients according to approved recipes and methods using blenders, mixers, grinder, slicers, knives, etc.
• Maintains clean equipment and work area. Follows schedules for cleaning equipment and notifies leadership of equipment operating problems. Observes infection control practices at all times.

Schedule:

• Vaired shifts; every other weekend; holiday rotation

General Requirements:

• Practical experience in healthcare setting is desired.
• One-year of experience is preferred.
• Must be able to calculate and prepare diets accurately from standardized recipes for patients/residents and staff.
• Maintains an excellent working relationship within the department and with all of our internal and external customers.
• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Education:

• High school education or equivalent is preferred.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Clinton? Click here: Find a Location Clinton, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Clinton

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.