Meal Services Assistant

Owensboro, KY

Full Time

Entry Level

2025, 2024, & 2021 Gold Winner for Best Place to Work in Owensboro!

Wendell Foster is interested in hiring an energetic Meal Services Assistant for our Dietary Department to join the team of #DifferenceMakers!

What matters to you:

New hourly rate starting at $14.71
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday- 10:30am to 7pm and Saturday 9am to 5:30pm
Overtime availability
8 paid holidays each year
Double time pay for holiday hours worked
Earn Paid Time Off (PTO)
Full benefits including; medical, dental, and vision insurance effective the first of the month after 60 days and pet benefits.
403b retirement-automatic 2% company contribution plus company match up to 3% after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked
One times your annual salary life insurance coverage at no cost to you
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free to all employees and their immediate family members.
Tuition reimbursement program available
On-the-job training
Employee recognition give-a-ways throughout the year

What matters to us:

High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred
Experience in meal service area preferred
Communicate well with others including staff and our individuals
Perform the following duties including but not limited to:

1. Prepares and serves meals, snacks and beverages according to WF policies and procedures and state and federal regulations

2. Prepares, cooks and serves hot or cold meals following daily nutritional requirements, physician’s order and individual preferences, as indicated on the individual’s meal card

3. Washes dishes, pots, pans and utensils and once dried, places in designated areas

Other important information:

Wendell Foster is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

403(b)
403(b) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Dependent health insurance coverage
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
On-the-job training
Paid holidays
Paid orientation
Paid time off
Paid training
Pet insurance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Wellness program

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