Food Service Worker I

Dishwasher/Food Service Worker

UnityPoint Health - Allen 

Shift: Part-time; afternoon/evenings and rotating weekends & holidays

This is a temp to hire position. 

The Food Service Worker provides safe, timely, and accurate preparation, assembly, delivery, and clean-up of meals and food items for patients, residents, and guests. The dishwasher is responsible for operating the dish machine and hand washing dishes if required. Responsible for all patient dishes, production pots and pan, and cafeteria dishes and pot and pans. Dispose of trash and recycling in the appropriate containers out by the dock. Assist in putting dishes away in the appropriate spots and cleaning the dish room which includes the floor, pot and pan sink and the dish machine. This role supports quality care and customer satisfaction by following department procedures, food safety and sanitation guidelines, and customer service standards.   

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Prepare, assemble, and deliver patient trays, snacks, and nourishments per diet specifications  
• Serve patients, guests, and cafeteria customers with excellent customer service  
• Follow portion control, cash handling, and regulatory standards (HIPAA, OSHA, TJC)  
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, equipment, and carts  
• Stock patient units, retail areas, and storage rooms, and monitor food and equipment temperatures  

Education:   

• Currently enrolled in high school or equivalent required.  
• Preferred: High School Diploma/GED  

Experience:   

• Food Handler Certification • SERVSAFE upon hire  
• IA/IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required within 90 days of hire.   
• IA/IL Adult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing Care required within 90 days of hire.   
• Basic Life Support • American Heart Association * for PACE only 

License(s)/Certification(s):  

• None