Associate Food Services Director - Higher Ed. jobs in Twin Falls, ID

Overview

At St. Luke’s, we pride ourselves on fostering a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes collaboration, and prioritizes employee well-being. Our commitment to excellence in patient care extends to creating an environment where our team can thrive both personally and professionally. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive community of colleagues, St. Luke’s is truly a great place to work.

Wages start at $16 depending on experience

What you can expect from this role:

• Under direct supervision, is responsible for inventory, issue, pick and delivery of food, supplies and equipment in an accurate and timely manner.
• Works under the supervision of a dietitian to assist in menu planning, recipe revision or standardization, patient food selections and portion control.
• Responsible for delivering meals to patients. Uses patient identification tools. Inspects patient trays to ensure items match menu and instructions.
• Maintains par levels of foods and/or supplies in assigned areas, orders and/or restocks items in accordance with established routines, rotates food stocks, checks expiration dates.
• May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.
• Collects nutritional information on patients, prepare menus and assess the nutrition needs of patients. Calculates patient carbohydrate and calorie intake.
• Responsible for using computer software systems to ensure patient safety with food related allergies and accuracy of meal ticks. Completes forms for tracking and accountability of deliveries.
• Advises patients on healthy eating patterns; provide sample diets and menus.
• Determines nutritional values of foods; interpret best foods for particular needs or illnesses.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes, flatware, trays, cups, glasses and cooking utensils. Also cleans and sanitizes designated equipment and kitchen areas disposing of all waste materials.
• Adheres to all food hygiene and health and safety requirements in order to meet regulatory and company standards.
• Handles basic issues using knowledge of procedures and policies. Refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Performs standardized and routine clerical tasks. Compiles, files, and maintains records.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications for this Role:

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

• Must have a valid drivers license

• Must be able to work in the evenings- variable shifts

What’s in it for You:

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.

Why St. Luke's

A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke’s Health System. We are the state’s largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We’re proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.

*St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.