Nutrition Service Aide - Palo Alto County Health System : Job Details

Emmetsburg is an active community, located in the northwest corner of Iowa. Wetake pride in our relaxed atmosphere and family oriented lifestyle. Emmetsburg is a small town of approximately 3,800 people. It is small enough that you can get to know your neighbors, but large enough to offer almost everything you want or need. Located at the intersection of Highways 4 & 18 in Palo Alto County, it provides easy access to neighboring cities.

Emmetsburg is well known for its excellent school system and athletic teams, including Emmetsburg Community Schools, Emmetsburg Catholic School, and Iowa Lakes Community College.

Five Island Lake is a popular tourist destination where people can enjoy boating, fishing and swimming. Smith Wellness Center, located at the Iowa Lakes Community College Campus, offers various recreational activities for the young and the old.

Those whom are interested in Emmetsburg, whether it be a short stay or a permanent relocation, will find it to be a warm, inviting community.

Palo Alto County Health System (PACHS) is a not-for-profit county owned entity that operates for one purpose: to serve your wellness and Lifecare needs with respect and compassion. We do this by:

PACHS provides a full continuum of primary and specialty health care from the birth of a new family member, to end of life care for residents of our communities. The main entities of PACHS include:

• Palo Alto County Hospital- 25 inpatient bed Critical Access Hospital
• in Emmetsburg, Graettinger and West Bend
• a long term care facility
• , Independent senior living apartments
• Home Health Service
• Hospice of Palo Alto County
• Public Health Department for Palo Alto County
• Palo Alto County Emergency Medical Services

PACHS is a member of the MercyOne Network, which offers opportunities for recruitment, training, education and networking and provides our community members a 20,000 person support team. Your Best Life, Our One purpose. The MercyOne Network encircles you with the regions highest-rated services and more locations and personalized care for you and your family. Click Here to learn more about the Power of One within the MercyOne Network

Full Time - 36 hours per week, or Part - time hours if desired.

The position is responsible for washing dishes, preparing, and serving of many types of food, including cold and hot foods. This position will be expected to perform many different duties in the Nutrition department depending on the scheduled needs. Responsible for operating food preparation equipment and dishwashing equipment. Must practice proper food safety and maintain a sanitary work environment. For more specifics on job duties and responsibilities, see job description.

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of proper food safety and maintaining a sanitary work area preferred
• Knowledge and skill in operating food preparation, serving and dishwashing equipment preferred
• Must be able to work flexible hours as needed.
• Must possess high level of time management skills, be a team player and able to adapt quickly to changing environment
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Must have basic computer skills
• Maintain certification for assigned work area
• Available to work Part-time 16 Hours per pay period