Float Associate

**Float Associate** **Part Time** *Grand River Health | Rifle, CO* At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are **neighbors taking care of neighbors** proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on **respect**, **friendliness**, and a **shared commitment to exceptional patient care**. **What You'll Do** The Float Associate provides support across all areas of Nutritional Services, assisting with food preparation, customer service, and kitchen operations. This role is flexible and cross-trained to help in multiple functions, ensuring smooth daily operations, adherence to food safety standards, and a positive experience for customers, patients, and staff. - Assists in cleaning and maintaining the kitchen, pantry, storage areas, and equipment. - May prepare raw ingredients as assigned. - Reports when material and supply stock levels are low. - Meal preparation duties include but are not limited to: Preparing and packing hot and cold meals in accordance with recipes, temping food, transferring food to and from the kitchen, showing knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines, etc. - Greets and serves customers in the café, including employees, patients, and visitors. - Patient interactions include answering phone calls, receiving meal orders, informing patients about services available, explaining menu items, providing suggestions to patients when asked, etc. - Duties include cleaning food service area, kitchen and cafeteria as required. - Dishwashing duties include cleaning cooking areas, utensils, and equipment in the kitchen, washing and sorting flatware, serving dishes, china, and glasses, and operating a dishwashing machine. - Cross trains with other members of the Nutritional Services Department including Cooks, Utilities Workers, Banquet staff, etc. - May operate a cash register to process Café purchases. - May assist with conference room accommodation and Meals on Wheels preparation at times. - Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. - **Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.** **Who We're Looking For** - This role requires strong English communication skills. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus. - High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. - Previous food service experience preferred. - Must obtain Food Handler Certification from an ANSI accredited program within one month of hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment. **What We Offer**Our total rewards package includes - **Pay Range:** $20.43 - $29.76/hour (based on experience) - **Shift Differentials:** $2–$4/hour for nights and weekends - **Benefits:** PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more - **Perks:** Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more! Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. ***Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.*** **Why Join Grand River Health?**As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize **exceptional patient-centered care** over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of **a caring and friendly community** has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population. **OUR MISSION:**To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. **OUR VISION:**To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.