JOB DETAILS
Food Service Homemaker, Full-Time, Days
CompanySisters of St Francis
LocationDubuque
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 12, 2026
About The Company
Franciscan women religious organization
About the Role
Food Service Homemaker
Department: Food Services
Reports To: MSFC Director of Food Services
Status: Full-time
Our Mission and Values
We are a community committed to welcoming all with kindness, fostering a peaceful environment, offering respectful service, and caring for the Earth.
What You’ll Do
Meal Service & Resident Support
- Serve meals to residents in a respectful, timely, and attentive manner.
- Assist residents during meals, including feeding when appropriate under nursing direction.
- Provide beverages and ensure resident needs are met throughout meal service.
- Prepare and deliver snacks and nourishments as scheduled.
- Notify nursing staff of resident concerns, including absences from meals.
- Welcome and assist guests during meal times.
Food Preparation & Kitchen Support
- Assist with basic food preparation using established menus and recipes.
- Prepare work and serving areas prior to meal service.
- Replenish supplies in assigned work areas.
- Assist with dishwashing and kitchen support tasks as needed.
Cleaning & Sanitation
- Maintain a clean and sanitary dining and kitchen environment.
- Clean and sanitize tables, workstations, and food carts after each meal.
- Complete daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
- Utilize downtime to maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned areas.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
- Demonstrate proper hand hygiene and safe food handling practices.
- Maintain awareness of fire safety and emergency procedures.
Team Collaboration & Service
- Maintain respectful and positive relationships with Sisters, residents, staff, and guests.
- Participate in department meetings, trainings, and in-services as assigned.
- Follow organizational policies and departmental procedures.
- Support coworkers and assist with additional duties as needed.
What You’ll Bring
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous food service or healthcare experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
- Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully.
- A service-oriented approach with a caring and positive attitude.
- Commitment to mission-driven, Franciscan values-based work.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods during meal service.
- Repeated bending, reaching, and stooping throughout the shift.
- Frequent lifting of 2–25 lbs.
- Occasional lifting of 25–50 lbs.
- Frequent pushing and pulling of carts and food service equipment.
- Ability to work in kitchen environments with temperature variations, including refrigerated and hot cooking areas.
Work Environment
- Work is performed primarily in a commercial kitchen environment with exposure to heat, humidity, and noise from food service equipment.
- Employees may experience temperature changes when working between food preparation areas and refrigerated or freezer storage areas.
Full-time - 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Schedule includes an every third weekend and every other holiday rotation.
64 hours per pay period
Key Skills
Food serviceFood preparationSanitationCustomer serviceKitchen supportMeal serviceFood safetyAttention to detailCommunicationTeam collaborationCleaningHand hygiene
Categories
Food & BeverageHealthcareHospitalitySocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Food Service Homemaker is responsible for serving meals to residents, assisting with food preparation, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen environment. They also support nursing staff by monitoring resident needs and ensuring timely meal delivery.
📋Job Type
full time 60+ hours b/w
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
260
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
32 hours
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