Food Service Associate
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**Overview**Established by the Sisters of the St. Francis in 1924 CHI Health Good Samaritan is a 268-bed regional referral center in Kearney Neb. At CHI Health Good Samaritan you'll find an advanced level trauma center that also offers AirCare emergency helicopter transport and an ambulance program providing long distance and local 911 service. Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery a level II neonatal intensive care unit a nationally accredited cancer center comprehensive neurosurgery advanced orthopedic program and inpatient and outpatient mental health services at our free-standing Richard Young Behavioral Health facility.**Responsibilities**1. Sets up serving counters with hot and cold food items according to the established guidelines.2. Serves food graciously and accurately to all customers.3. Cleans and sanitizes tables, serving counters and other food service equipment.4. Prepares and serves grill menu items to order.5. Operates the cash register and maintains cash records per department policy.6. Maintains inventories, records temperatures, and assists in departmental quality assurance program.7. Accurate and timely patient tray assembly and portioning of food, beverages, etc., for the meal service.8. Disassembles returned patient trays, cleans and sanitizes equipment, dishes, trays and carts before and/or after each meal. Prepares dishwasher for operation and empties and cleans when finished.9. Operates dishwasher to ensure thorough cleaning, sanitizing, and drying of dishware, pots and pans, and utensils. Sorts, stacks, and soaks all dishes and flatware in proper containers according to standardized procedures.10. Keeps all equipment and working area clean and orderly.11. Maintains tray, china, and silverware supplies in the Dining Center. Loads, delivers, and returns food carts to and from all patient areas.**Qualifications**Required:Ability to read and write or follow oral and written directions.Ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisory and management personnel.Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.Ability to be on feet all day. Must have good eye-hand coordination. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, climb on step ladder, and to reach above shoulder level. Ability to crouch, kneels, and balance. Ability to use both hands at the same time.**Pay Range**$14.78 - $20.33 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.