Job Description

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) merged on July 1, 2022 to form one agency, The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). We are seeking a Food Service worker to join the team at the Glenwood Resource Center (GRC) in Glenwood, which offers a continuum of care to Iowans experiencing intellectual disabilities.

This is a full-time opportunity with day time shifts available. (6:30am - 5:00pm; 8:30am - 5:00pm; Works every 3rd weekend 8:30am - 5:00pm) Employees are eligible for a $1,500 retention payment for a commitment of 7 pay periods (14 weeks) and are eligible for renewal at the end of each 7 pay periods until the facility closes. Speak to the hiring manager for more information on eligibility.

Job duties for this position include:

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  Dish room: Pre-rinse equipment before loading dish machine, utilizing garbage disposals and place equipment in dish machine according to established procedures for dish machine operation. Remove clean equipment from dish machine; place on racks to air dry, deliver dry, clean equipment to the proper storage area
• Nourishment Center: Check Bulletin Board in nourishment center for general and/or special information. Check Infirmary for admits and dismissals - change labels if necessary. Assemble groceries necessary to make nourishments - i.e.: get refrigerated, frozen and shelf-stable items. Fill nourishments according to labels, using separate packing boxes for each delivery location according to posted list. Restock food items according to posted list. Keep area clean as assigned.
• Tray line service: Operate equipment, i.e.: steamers, steam tables, blenders, meat slicer, etc. to assist in preparation of menu items. Visually determine that products are of a standard quality. Read tally and bulk food chart to determine number of portions needed; be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide to ensure the proper number of portions is prepared; identify correct serving utensil needed for each food item. Read tray line ticket or production sheet and serve/portion food onto trays, bulk or predip individual dishes; with the correct food item and correct serving size on to individual trays, using repetitive motion.
• General Cleaning: Get cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals, accurately measure chemical concentration. Clean areas as assigned. Use appropriate cleaner, then rinse and sanitize using bleach water or other appropriate sanitizer. Sweep, wet mop floors. Place soiled laundry in laundry bag and remove trash to outside trash container.
• Other duties as assigned:

Train client trainees, following programs, and documenting training provided and resulting outcomes. Perform as a mentor to individuals in the work environment. Provide feedback to individuals on job performance. Provide training in the acquisition of new job skills. Model socialization in the work environment. Enhance social integration and acceptance of individuals in the workplace. Provide feedback and work closely with job coaches and other IDT members to facilitate successful transition to the workplace and job-retention.
Located in southwest Iowa, GRC provides residential services for individuals who have struggled to be successful in the community, provides in home support for those who transition to the community and assists community-based providers by providing assessments, training, and other technical support. The goal of all GRC services is to help individuals be successful in their communities.

If you enjoy working as part of their interdisciplinary team, helping to develop person-centered Individual Support Plans, while helping individuals stabilize and return to his or her community of preference then this is a great opportunity for you.

We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:

• Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
• Retirement Investors Club (RIC) (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan)
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

For additional information on benefits click here (Download PDF reader).

Please note: Under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS’s) new vaccine mandate for healthcare workers (published on November 5, 2021 and affirmed by the United States Supreme Court on January 13, 2022), all potential employees of this facility must have received, at a minimum, the first dose of a primary series or a single dose vaccine OR have an approved religious or medical exemption (as determined by the agency) OR have documentation reflecting a temporary delay in vaccination (as determined by the agency in accordance with CDC allowances), prior to the start date. Candidates shall coordinate with agency staff to ensure all requirements are met before the individual provides any care, treatment, or other services for the facility and/or its clients.

Glenwood Highlights

• The City of Glenwood is home to 5,358 friendly people in the Loess Hills of southwest Iowa. A small rural community with strong ties to the Council Bluffs and Omaha metropolitan area, Glenwood is a dynamic and welcoming place to live and work.
• The Loess Hills landform is an Iowa treasure that spans more than 1,080 square miles along the eastern edge of the Missouri River flood plain. This unique feature is up to 15 miles wide and 220 miles long. Bridging rural and metropolitan areas, the hills have something for everyone.
• Home of the Mills County Historical Museum, seven historical buildings with the largest display of Prehistoric Native American Artifacts in the state of Iowa are located here. Nearby you can find the Hillsdale Lily Garden with 159 lily varieties on an acre of land surrounded by a walking path. Then stop at the Bodega Victorian winery or Keg Creek Brewing for a refreshing and relaxing locally made beverage.
• Glenwood is just 25 minutes from Omaha, and 2 hours and 10 minutes from Des Moines. Check out these 10 Reasons to Move to Iowa.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer
HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages foster youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are also encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

No specific education or experience requirements.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (Download PDF reader).

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