This position is part time and will require you to learn both morning and afternoon shifts (5:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) and be expected to work both, as well as some weekends.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs food preparation tasks as assigned by the supervisor cooks for hospital patients and personnel and visitors. Is responsible for maintaining high standards and is responsible for appropriate quantities of foods prepared to meet menu requirements and performing duties as listed and assigned. Performs a variety of tasks, such as sweeping and mopping floors and keeping refrigerators and storeroom clean and in neat order. Must clean ranges, kettles, carts, pots and pans and other food service equipment and be responsible for cleanliness of the work area and the sanitary handling of the food and supplies. Sets up trays following posted and select menus. May place appropriate food on general and modified diet trays. May deliver loaded food carts to the patient area..

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience:
• High school education is required. Experience in food service is preferred, but not required.
• Have some knowledge and ability in handling equipment and simple food preparation tasks.
• Will be required to take a Safeserv Class

About Us:

Melissa Memorial Hospital is a 13-bed critical access hospital with level IV trauma services. It is a model rural hospital with 1 operating room, surgical procedure room, 4 bay emergency room, and radiology including 64-slice CT scanner and mammography, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine, along with other ancillary services. The hospital is co-located with a family practice clinic and retail pharmacy services. Other services include chemotherapy, general surgery, podiatry, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, progressive rehab services, and wound care. MMH operates a full-time EMS service and maintains a 24/7 AirLife Helicopter base.

MMH was recognized by Modern Healthcare as both a Top 100 Best Places to Work and the #1 Healthiest Place to Work in America in 2019.

Services are provided in a beautiful and relatively new facility that was completed in 2008, and then renovated and expanded in 2016.

MMH is a member of the nonprofit Eastern Plains Healthcare Consortium (EPHC), which was formed to help Colorado rural hospitals remain independent while achieving the economies of scale of a health system.

Melissa Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.