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Sacred Heart Convent
1237 W. Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62704

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Dominican Sisters of Springfield, Illinois is an equal opportunity employer.  Pre-employment background check is mandatory.   Questions? Contact Cora Hughes, HR Director

Current Openings:

Dietary Aide

DEPARTMENT: Food Services

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Food Services

 

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Food Services, the dietary aide will provide assistance to the cooks with preparation of service and foods.  The dietary aide will set up food carts, clean and sanitize tables, assist with cleaning duties, and handles proper maintenance protocol.  The dietary aide will assist Sisters with food trays. All dietary job tasks are subject to change related to the needs of the Food Services Department.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Prepares food carts and unload dish carts; takes food carts to nursing department and Sienna Hall.  Also assist with nursing staff.
  • Prepares breakfast and supper cold section
  • Maintains and replenish drink dispensers
  • Restocks condiments, package containers, and salt and pepper shakers
  • Sets up industrial dishwasher, records dishwasher temperatures, and up-keeps maintenance
  • Washes cooking equipment
  • Assists Sisters with food trays
  • Maintains rotation of inventory and fulfill stocking needs
  • Maintains rotation of glassware and plates
  • Cleans floors and takes trash out at the end of the day.
  • Updates evening and weekend check lists as necessary

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of knives
  • Knowledge of dry and wet cup measurements
  • Knowledge of basic kitchen supplies
  • Knowledge of dietary restrictions
  • Knowledge of basic food products
  • Skills of basic math concepts and to compute fractions
  • Ability to uphold Dominican Sisters mission, vision, and values
  • Ability to verbally communicate with coworkers, leadership, and with Sisters
  • Ability to proficiency communicate in a written format in the English language
  • Ability to have interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, leadership, and with Sisters
  • Ability to accept constructive criticism
  • Ability to problem solve

 

EDUCATION AND MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS

  • High school diploma or equivalence required or GED within 6 months of hire date or to be current within a school work program
  • 4 months minimum of food services experience
  • Sanitation Certificate preferred

 

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Attends education and in-service programs related to food services-6 hours per year
  • Adheres to department and employer’s policies and procedures
  • Performs all other miscellaneous duties as assigned

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  Percentage of work time spent in activity
  0-5% 6-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Standing       X
Walking       X
Bending at the waist-standing       X
Balance       X
Push and Pull or maneuver       X
Repeated trunk rotation/twisting       X
Physical Coordination       X
Overhead work or lifting above shoulder     X  
Lift and carry [>8ft.]   X    
Crawling X      
Kneeling X      
Repeated and or Sustained Squatting X      
Sitting X      
Ladder Climbing X      
Driving X      

Full-Time Nurses

  • Sacred Heart Convent is seeking full-time nurses for evening and night shifts that meet the following qualifications:   Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing; current licensure in Illinois and

1+ years of experience as a licensed practical nurse in a long-term care setting preferred.  Pay starts at $28.75/hour for new nurse graduates and increases with years of experience.  Shift differential applies to both shifts.  Please apply directly at springfieldop.org or email resume to chughes@spdom.org.

 

 

Please contact our HR Director, Cora Hughes for more details about current employment opportunities.

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