Dietary Aide Senior – SHS

***THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

State Hospital South (SHS) in Blackfoot is looking for two full-time Dietary Aide Seniors to assist in setting up serving lines, portioning food items, delivering meals, and maintaining a clean and sanitized dining and kitchen area. Located in Blackfoot, Idaho, SHS provides psychiatric inpatient treatment and skilled nursing care for the state’s adult citizens with the most serious and persistent mental illnesses. The hospital works in partnership with families and communities to enable clients to return to community living. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring our patients receive nutritious meals in a safe and welcoming environment.

Schedule: 4-10s. Sun-Sat, including holidays.

This position is not eligible for telework.

Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

BENEFITS:

We have one of the Nation’s best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

11 paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance – incredible rates!(full-time/30+ hours per week)

PERSI Choice 401(k)

Deferred compensation plan

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Student Loan Forgiveness

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Wide variety of training opportunities

Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Prepares food; sets up, portions and delivers meals.

Keeps dining areas stocked and clean for client use.

Prepares salads, fresh vegetables and fruit, beverages, snacks, juice and salad dressings.

Cleans, cuts, chops, dices, slices, and purees foods and slices and portions breads, cakes and pies.

Operates appliances and makes sandwiches, prepares sack lunches, and assists cooks.

Sets up dining areas and salad bar, portions food on serving line, and weighs and measures food for special diets.

Cleans and sanitizes the kitchen, dining and storage areas, and utensils and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

Good knowledge of sanitation and safety practices used in food handling.

Good knowledge of equipment and devices (appliances) used in food preparation.

Experience operating and cleaning kitchen equipment.

Experience cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas.

The minimum qualifications are typically gained by:

At least 3 months of work experience in fast-food restaurant, using, cleaning, and sanitizing kitchen areas and equipment OR at least 3 months of work experience in an institution such as a school, hospital, or nursing home, using, cleaning, and sanitizing kitchen areas and equipment.

On-the-job training for food service safety OR attended an 8-hour course (in-service training) or seminar on food service safety (this is not the same as on-the-job training) OR completed college, or vocational, food handling course or military food service training.

Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

Individual to have a working knowledge of sanitation procedures and be able to follow food safety regulations at all times typically gained by at 6-month experience and / or with Idaho Food Handler’s certification.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.

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PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Compensation Range:

$35,000/year or Less

Benefits:

https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/

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