Food Service Coordinator

Avera Tyler Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$18.75 - $23.00

Position Highlights

Some hours will be as a cook and other will be spent ordering. Must be willing to complete education for CDM qualifications in the first year

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief OverviewPlans, organizes and directs all hospital catered events. Orders all food, office supplies and minor equipment following approved purchasing practices. Regularly scheduled to work shifts such as cook or patient tray line.What you will do

• Plans, coordinates, and carries out all medical center special events that include food service; uses hospital computer system to generate catering services requisitions; follows medical center policies regarding provision of catering services.
• Orders and receives all department food and supplies following Premier Purchasing policies and medical center purchasing guidelines; maintains appropriate levels of food and supplies to carry out planned department menus/functions.
• Maintains Emergency food and paper supplies.
• Ensures that food products are rotated and there are no outdated products.
• Orientates and provides supervision to staff scheduled to work for catered events in the event that leadership is unavailable to work.
• Maintains work areas to comply with safety and sanitation standards.
• Maintains department statistics that relate to food service and supplies provided to other medical center departments.
• Assists with patient tray line duties as requested.
• Approves requisitions from other medical center departments/work areas for food supplies.

Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• High School or GED Equivalent
• ServSafe Certificate- National Restaurant Association
• 1-2 years relevant experience

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org.