Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Woodward Resource Center (WRC) is seeking a Food Service Worker to join our team! This is a full-time position with an 8-hour shift, five days a week, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. As part of the WRC team, you'll play a crucial role in our mission by providing essential food service support to individuals at our facility. Key responsibilities include:

• Prepare, modify texture of, portion, label, serve, deliver, and pick up food and supplies.
• Set up and tear down work areas and service areas, working a variety of positions and completing specific tasks assigned for each position.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards through proper food handling.
• Operate a variety of commercial food service equipment, including dish machines, pot and pan machine, food processors, blenders, steam tables, can openers, scales, garbage disposals, mixers, and a variety of cooking equipment.
• Complete daily, weekly, and periodic cleaning assignments, including trash removal, dishwashing, general sanitation, sweeping, and mopping.
• Train and direct the work of assigned people, including co-workers, individuals living at WRC, and students of Woodward Academy.

Key competencies successful candidates for this position will demonstrate the following competencies:

• Knowledge of the methods and practices of food preparation and service, including the principles of food sanitation.
• Knowledge of health hazards in food service and the necessary precautionary measures.
• Ability to perform and complete a variety of manual food service tasks.
• Display high standards of ethical conduct, honesty, and integrity.
• Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner.
• Committed to quality service, displaying a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
• Works with minimal supervision and demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.

About WRC At WRC, our mission is to prepare and support individuals to live in the community of their choice. We're committed to providing quality care and support tailored to each individual's needs and aspirations.

Benefits of joining WRC include:

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount programs

Join us at Woodward Resource Center and become part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities through food service support. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career where your contributions matter.

Minimum qualification requirements: No specific education or experience requirements.

Why choose the State of Iowa? At the heart of our commitment to excellence is a dedication to our most valuable asset – our employees. Discover the outstanding benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice. Our robust benefits package includes:

• Competitive compensation
• Health and wellness
• Retirement planning
• Paid time off
• Professional development
• Employee assistance program
• Diversity and inclusion

Your success is our priority!