Employment Type: Part Time, 10 hours per week
Shift: Rotating
What you will Do:
Communicates any patient related problems/concerns to appropriate personnel, in a timely manner following departmental procedures.
Utilizes nutrition principles to prepare and assemble appropriate patient trays according to patient's menu on tray ticket in a timely and accurate manner. Complies with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are meant within guidelines of diet order limitations.
Interacts with Nursing to ensure patients' diet prescriptions are accurate, and patients' food needs are met.
Exhibits a "wow experience" with patients when introducing the Catering to You program, taking menu selections, delivering trays, inquiring during catering rounds and retrieving trays.
Exhibits pleasant and cheerful demeanor and maintains a helpful attitude towards employees, physicians, patients and visitors.
Completes catering rounds after passing trays to inquire if patient needs anything else.
Is responsible for a variety of cleaning tasks including dishwashing, pot washing, general sanitation and cleaning and use of kitchen equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of high school or GED is preferred but not required.
Prior experience working in the field of institutional food service/health care food service preferred, but not required.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with adults.
Ability to work as a team member and to work independently.
Must possess high integrity and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Position Highlights and Benefits
The tri-state region, referred to as Western Iowa or Siouxland, is highlighted by safe and friendly communities, excellent schools and a mix of peaceful rural areas and vibrant city atmosphere where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet at the Missouri River.
Situated in the heart of downtown Sioux City, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is also well positioned for urban living in any of the newly renovated apartments, downtown lofts, or townhome living options. The downtown also features a historic district with excellent restaurants and social spots, and you'll just be steps away from the beautifully renovated Warrior Hotel for dinner and the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre for entertainment.
We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
Wellness programs
Education reimbursement
Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
Paid time off
Long- and short-term leave
Retirement planning
Life insurance coverage
Ministry/Facility Information
MercyOne Western Iowa serves the needs of individuals in a 33-county area including western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center, a 238-bed regional facility, is home to the only Level II trauma center in the area – one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons – and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service. Along with owned and managed hospitals in Primghar and Hawarden, Iowa, and a partnership with Dunes Surgical Hospital in South Dakota, the region also operates a primary care network, specialty care clinics and home health care, providing an entire continuum of preventative, primary, acute and tertiary health care services to provide personalized, compassionate care for the communities we serve and beyond.
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.