UnityPoint Health

Food Service Associate-Child Care Center

  • UnityPoint Health
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 18 days ago

Job Description

Overview:
Serves and stores food according to specified menu and dietary procedures. Performs proper cleaning and sanitation of food service utensils, dishes, equipment, and work area. Successful performance of this work will result in safe food to children, staff and guests of UnityPoint Health Child Development Center. Provides exemplary customer service skills. Must be able to deliver, set up and serve food to the classrooms on a limited time schedule.

Why UnityPoint Health?
  • Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
  • Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
  • Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
  • Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
  • Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.
Responsibilities:
  • Maintains and adheres to all procedures prescribed in order to serve palatable, attractive and safe food for all children and customers. Any deviations or adjustments are noted and discussed with the Supervisor on duty. Request food and supplies as needed to minimize waste.
  • Strictly adheres to sanitation procedures and maintains a clean uncluttered work area. Follows daily and weekly cleaning assignments. Appropriately handles, stores, and cleans food service equipment in a safe manner in order to avoid unnecessary repair or personal injury.
  • Displays a friendly, caring attitude to children, guests and employees. Works as a team player and portrays a “can do” motivated attitude. Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Qualifications:
Must be at least 16 yrs old

Education: Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English fluently. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide simple mathematical tasks.
High School Diploma or GED or currently enrolled in High School preferred.

Experience: Previous food service experience or class preparation desirable but not necessary.

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

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