Part Time Avera Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location:

Avera on Louise Health Campus

Worker Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Monday- Friday 80 hours 2 weeks

8:00am-5:00pm with occasional weekend rotation coverage

Salary Position

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for leading our Food Service teams. The Manager - Culinary will lead the culinary teams from a production and nutrition standpoint in accordance with leaderships direction. The Manager - Culinary assists leadership in all culinary responsibilities with Food Services at the above listed locations, including purchasing, inventory control, menu development, food preparation, staff development, cleanliness, scheduling, etc. The Manager - Culinary will also have heavy involvement in the dietetics portion of food service, with guidance from the Patient Services Manager.

What you will do

• Assists and directs operations at assigned Avera locations. Works closely with the team to manage caterings needed on the campus.
• Meets standards established by leadership for food preparation, quality, sanitation, and efficiency.
• Delivers all products according to time schedule set for the specific item.
• Completes buying to ensure prudent and appropriate purchasing of food and supplies within a set budget utilizing the Avera Pace and Premier contracts.
• Works to maintain an adequate and fiscally responsible inventory. Assists in year-end inventory.
• Assists in the development of menus for patient food service working closely with the dietetic team. Assists in menu planning for retail area and special functions.
• Works closely with Facility Services to ensure that equipment receives timely and appropriate maintenance and remains in good operating condition.
• Creates and manages employee work schedule for food and nutrition staff according to department and hospital guidelines and policies.
• Includes daily coordination of staffing levels to maximize department efficiency while maintaining positive customer satisfaction.
• Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by Performance Improvement, JCAHO, OSHA, HACCP, and Health Department or as by law.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing, training, and retaining employees; planning, assigning, and leading work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• Associate's or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; six months to one year related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Certified Dietary Manager - Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals or full 15 hour training from Food Service Registered Dietitian on common diets, supplement explanation and resources needed for diet compliance within 90 Days
• Drivers License - Licensing Board
• ServSafe Certificate - National Restaurant Association

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.

The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444.

Additional Notices:

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Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.